Misvak
As-Sivak (or “al-arak” in Arabic) is a tree growing in Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan and some other countries, whose branches are usually cut for making small sticks (“misvak”) of a particular length.
Our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said: “Sivak cleans the mouth, and this pleases God. Each time Gabriel came to me, he taught me to use sivak. I was afraid that using sivak would become a Farz (obligation). If I were not afraid to burden my Umma (i.e. a Muslim community ), I would make it an obligation”.
American scientists have recently revealed the remarkable effect sivak produces on the mouth cavity: it kills up to 80% of bacteria after a single use.Among the unlimited advantages of Sivak is that it prevents caries, strengthens the gums, and its effect lasts for almost 48 hours.
Apart from the purely hygienic effect, sivak also stimulates the biologically active spots (BAS), located in the mouth cavity between teeth and gums These spots are responsible for our six sense organs (ears, eyes, nose, tongue and gullet), three pair cells (wedge-shaped, upper-jaw, ethmoid), one single sinus (any), temporal lower-jaw joint, and 28 spinal nerves that regulate the functioning of practically all organs, muscles, and joints of the upper and lower extremities. The same spots regulate the functioning of such organs as gall and urinal bladders, liver, kidneys, stomach, pancreas, spleen, lungs, heart, small and large intestines. Massage of the mouth BAS with a sivak relieves pain and decreases neuro-reflex muscles tension resulting from osteochondros. Regular use of sivak, besides preventing diseases, controls the development of 70 of them and helps to preserve clear mind until the last breath. It is among all the other sunat of our beloved Prophet (P.B.U.H) which has not a single disadvantage,Yes it is fact that not a single Sunat has a disadvantage it is the best toothpick on the face of earth.
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