This document discusses the benefits and proper use of miswak. It lists 15 occasions when miswak should be used, such as before meals, after waking, and before undertaking a journey. Miswak is described as the purification for the mouth and a means of pleasing God. The document also notes four things that increase intelligence, including using miswak and sitting with pious or learned people. It provides instructions for soaking and preparing miswak for use.

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.