Hadith+
    Beta 2
Help
 
X
GO
Browse All Books    Browse All Topics
LiteView
 
Quick Search 
Musnad Ahmad 607 (Book 5, Hadith 44) #34270
The Benefits of Using a Siwak

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ suggested that it would be beneficial for the ummah to use the siwak at the time of every prayer, but he realized that it would be too difficult for them.

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah and from 'Ubaidullah bin Abi Rafi', from his father, from 'Ali (رضي الله عنه), that they (Abu Hurairah and 'Ali) said: The Prophet said: 'Were it not that it would be too difficult for the ummah, I would have commanded them to use the siwak at the time of every prayer".
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْد اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنِي عُقْبَةُ بْنُ مُكَرَّمٍ الْكُوفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، وَعَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي رَافِعٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَا قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ لَوْلَا أَنْ أَشُقَّ عَلَى أُمَّتِي لَأَمَرْتُهُمْ بِالسِّوَاكِ عِنْدَ كُلِّ صَلَاةٍ‏.‏

TOPICS
prayer  *  siwaak  *  salaah  *  ummat  *  siwak  *  ummah

QUICK LESSONS:
Taking care of one's hygiene by using a siwak at least once per day or during prayers.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of using a siwak, which is a small twig used as a toothbrush. It was narrated by Abu Huraira and Ali who said that Prophet Muhammad suggested that it would be beneficial for the ummah to use the siwak at the time of every prayer, but he realized that it would be too difficult for them. This hadith teaches us about taking care of our hygiene and how important cleanliness is in Islam. It also shows us how considerate Prophet Muhammad was towards his followers; he wanted what was best for them even if it meant not imposing something on them if they could not handle it.

Please use the feedback below to report any discrepancies or concerns.

Feedback           Discuss      Disclaimer     

haluk
  
Prev    Next