The document discusses the benefits of using a miswak, which is a natural toothbrush made from the Salvadora persica tree. It lists 15 occasions when using a miswak is recommended, such as before prayer, eating, or sleep. It also notes that miswak use increases intelligence and is a means of purification mentioned in the Hadith. Finally, it provides instructions for preparing a miswak by soaking and shaving it to create a brush-like tip for cleaning the teeth.

1. MISWAK
Make regular
practice of
Miswak for verily
it is the
purification for
the mouth and a
means of the
pleasure of the
Lord' (Bukhari)

2. 1. For the recitation of the Qur'an.
2. For the recitation of Hadith.
3. When the mouth emits and odor.
4. For the learning or teaching of virtues of Islaam.
5. For making Dhikrullah (Remebrance of
Allah, meditation).
6. After entering ones home.
7. Before entering any good gathering.
8. When experiencing pangs of hunger and thirst.
9. After the signs of death are evident.
10. At the time of Sehri.
11. Before meals.
12. Before undertaking a journey.
13. On returning from a journey.
14. Before sleeping.
15. Upon awakening.

3. "Four things increase the
intelligence --
(i) Shunning of nonsensical talks
(ii) Use of the Miswaak
Benefit of Miswak
(iii) Sitting in the company of the
pious, and
(iv) Sitting in the company of the
Ulama."
After purchase, the miswak should be soaked
in water for a few hours. This softens the
natural fibers, which helps them to separate
when the top half-inch of bark is pared away
with a sharp knife. Then chew the tip gently
until brush-like. Start brushing horizontally
until squeaky clean. Store vertically upside
down.