Hadith Reference:
Imam Muslim has narrated (this is a Muttafaq ‘Alaih narration) from Abu Huraira (رضي الله عنه) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"By the One in Whose Hand is the soul of Muhammad, the breath of a fasting person is more fragrant to Allah on the Day of Judgment than the scent of musk."
(Bukhari: 1894, 1904; Muslim: 1151)
✔ Cleanses the mouth and removes harmful substances.
✔ Strengthens the teeth and gums.
✔ Eliminates bad breath and dryness.
✔ Improves digestion and helps remove impurities from the stomach and throat.
✔ Enhances eyesight and strengthens the brain.
✔ Acts as a natural detox for oral and digestive health.
✔ Works as an exercise for the mouth, maintaining oral hygiene.
A clean and well-maintained miswak provides maximum benefits when used regularly.
Reference: This content is derived from the book "Diya al-Islam fi Sharh al-Imam bi-Ahadith al-Ahkam" by Sheikh Taqi al-Din Abi al-Fath, translated by Maulana Mahmood Ahmad Ghaznfar.
Imam Muslim has narrated (this is a Muttafaq ‘Alaih narration) from Abu Huraira (رضي الله عنه) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
"By the One in Whose Hand is the soul of Muhammad, the breath of a fasting person is more fragrant to Allah on the Day of Judgment than the scent of musk."
(Bukhari: 1894, 1904; Muslim: 1151)
Key Points and Benefits:
① Oaths Should Be Taken Only in the Name of Allah
The hadith highlights that oaths should be sworn only in the name of Allah, as the Prophet (ﷺ) swore by saying, “By the One in Whose Hand is Muhammad’s soul.”② Using Miswak While Fasting is Permissible
- It is permissible to use miswak while fasting.
- Some people worry that bad breath may develop due to fasting, but this is not a reason to avoid miswak.
- The hadith shows that the odor of a fasting person's mouth is praised in the sight of Allah.
- The example of a martyr is given in another hadith from Sahih Bukhari, where the blood of a martyr will smell like musk on the Day of Judgment. Similarly, the fasting person's breath holds immense value in the sight of Allah.
③ Scientific and Spiritual Benefits of Miswak
Miswak has both spiritual and medical benefits, making it an essential part of personal hygiene:✔ Cleanses the mouth and removes harmful substances.
✔ Strengthens the teeth and gums.
✔ Eliminates bad breath and dryness.
✔ Improves digestion and helps remove impurities from the stomach and throat.
✔ Enhances eyesight and strengthens the brain.
✔ Acts as a natural detox for oral and digestive health.
✔ Works as an exercise for the mouth, maintaining oral hygiene.
A clean and well-maintained miswak provides maximum benefits when used regularly.
Conclusion
Using miswak while fasting is allowed and even beneficial. Islam encourages oral hygiene, and miswak is a means of attaining both physical cleanliness and spiritual reward. Therefore, a fasting person should not hesitate to use it during Ramadan or other fasts. Reference: This content is derived from the book "Diya al-Islam fi Sharh al-Imam bi-Ahadith al-Ahkam" by Sheikh Taqi al-Din Abi al-Fath, translated by Maulana Mahmood Ahmad Ghaznfar.