Miswak: Between Traditional Claims and Medical Studies

There are some studies we mention, but we do not say: It reinforces our belief in the Siwak. While the proven love of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) for the Siwak and his encouragement of its use are more than enough for us, there is no harm in also drawing reassurance from human intellect and the findings of modern research in this field.

One of the professors, in some university theses on the miswak at the College of Dentistry, says:Some universities recommend massaging the gums with a finger to stimulate blood circulation in the gum tissue. This is highly evident when using the miswak, as it is used to massage the gums.

And Baqer Al-Attar, a doctor at Damascus University, says: I have been informed by Dr. Al-Ayoubi that Mr. Halbawi, the representative of the toothpaste company, says his company is considering producing a toothpaste they will call 'Miswakin'. Indeed, this is very famous and available in Europe and America, and I believe its name is 'Quali Miswak'.

And there is another type of toothpaste called (Miswak),It is very popular and widely available.

And in the magazine (Your Doctor)An article featuring a recommendation from the American Dental Association's Council on Dental Therapeutics to use sodium bicarbonate for dental treatment, which is one of the components of the miswak.

One doctor wrote about the miswak, saying:If we look at the Miswak, we find that it is chemically composed of cellulose fibers and numerous other components that we do not need to detail here.

There is an article in one of the magazines titled: Arak Miswak takes the English market by storm.

The Arak tree is referred to by Westerners as 'the tree of Muhammad, peace be upon him'.

The magazine says: Arak Miswak invades the British markets,And followed that with three headings:First Headline: London dentists recognize the Siwak for its effective impact on dental hygiene, and its magical ability to prevent numerous ailments and diseases.

Address Line 2: The Arak stick is sold for one pound sterling in dried plant shops in England.

Third Address:The Institute of Bacteriology and Epidemiology in Democratic Germany states that Siwak is just as effective as certain antibiotics.

And he says his name is Raudat, and he is a Western scholar, and he is an expert in his own field of knowledge, so the word... (World) By default, it refers to the scholars of the noble Sharia, so as to avoid any confusion. As for this individual, he is the director of bacteriology and epidemiology at the University of Rostock in East Germany, who states in the journal...(The Magazine)German: There is great wisdom in the Arabs' use of the miswak after wetting it with water, as using it dry is ineffective due to the antibacterial substance it contains. Even if used dry, saliva can dissolve this substance present within it.

And another, also named Dr. Mony, says:The wear of hard tooth tissues is severe if the toothbrush is dry, whereas the damage is minimal if it is wet.

Therefore, it is recommended to moisten the miswak.

And Dr. Klek Kezin says: The miswak contains a substance that prevents tooth decay, he said this at a conference (52)of the International Association for Dental Research in Atlanta, USA, And he says:It has been observed that those who use the siwak enjoy healthy teeth, and some companies in Britain and India manufacture toothpastes that incorporate ingredients derived from the siwak.

The American Dental Association also conducted(EPA)The United States Army has conducted trials that proved the effectiveness and superiority of the bristles that make up the Siwak, and the Journal of the American Dental Association announced in the year (1960 AD)Most toothpastes used in the United States are non-medicinal, whereas the miswak contains quantities of hard crystals that act as a cleaning agent to scrub away tartar—the yellowish buildup that forms on teeth. These crystals are present in the miswak in a high concentration of up to 4%, along with other highly effective salts.

The University of Minnesota in the United States found in its research that Black Muslims who use the miswak have healthy teeth and gums compared to those who use a toothbrush.

Among the benefits of the Miswak: It pleases the Lord, is one of the practices of natural disposition (Fitrah), and a Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It also purifies the vocal pathways when reciting the Quran, and is beloved by the angels.