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Sahih al-Bukhari 7240 (Book 94, Hadith 15) #6954
Consideration for Followers

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) wished to make the use of siwak (toothbrush) obligatory for his followers, but refrained from doing so out of consideration for their difficulty.

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger said, "Were I not afraid that it would be hard on my followers, I would order them to use the siwak (as obligatory, for cleaning the teeth).
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْلاَ أَنْ أَشُقَّ عَلَى أُمَّتِي لأَمَرْتُهُمْ بِالسِّوَاكِ

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obligatory  *  difficulty  *  consideration  *  siwak

QUICK LESSONS:
Use siwak when cleaning teeth

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Abu Huraira states that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) wished to make the use of siwak, a toothbrush made from a twig, obligatory for his followers. However, he refrained from doing so out of consideration and mercy towards them as he was aware that it would be difficult and burdensome on them. This hadith teaches us about the importance of considering others’ difficulties and hardships before making decisions or issuing orders. It also highlights how merciful and compassionate our beloved Prophet was towards his followers. He always put their needs first before anything else even if it meant foregoing something beneficial or important in order to ease their burden.

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