and the teeth. These days, every third person seems to be having any stomach disease. Patients of chronic flu with congested chest or stuffy nose feel comforted when they use Miswak because phlegm secretes from the body by the blessing of using Miswak.  It has been proved by the experiments of pathologists that Miswak is an extremely effective treatment for chronic flue. Miswak even reduces the chances of nose and throat surgery.

It is appropriate to use Miswak made from the branch of a tree whose strands are soft so that they will neither cause gap between teeth nor cause harm to the gums.  The best and high quality Miswak is obtained from the trees of Peelu, Neem and acacia and from the plant of oleander. The Miswak of Peelu has soft strands, containing calcium and phosphorus. It grows quite often on barren land and in deserted areas.

New scientific and medical research has proved that phosphorus is one of the elements that provide nutrient and help to the brain. The phosphorus found in the Miswak of Peelu reaches the brain through saliva and pores, giving energy to the brain. The Miswak of Neem tree is also very beneficial, as it contains cure for all diseases related to teeth. This tree is commonly found. After Neem, the Miswak of acacia tree is beneficial. It cleans the teeth thoroughly and protects them from bad smell and pus.

Remember! Try your best to have a fresh Miswak. If you are going to use a used Miswak, cut the used strands of it and make new strands by chewing it.

Do you know how to use Miswak properly?

On page 294 of the chapter ‘Adaab-e-Ta’aam’ [Islamic Manners of Eating] from his masterpiece namely, ‘Faizan-e-Sunnat’ Shaykh-e-Tareeqat, Ameer-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat, ‘Allamah Maulana Abu Bilal Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qaadiri Razavi Ziyaee دَامَـتْ بَـرَكَـاتُـهُـمُ الْـعَـالِـيَـه has mentioned: If Miswak is used correctly,        اِنْ شَــآءَالـلّٰـه عَزَّوَجَلَّ the diseases of teeth will never develop. This thought may come to your mind that I have been using the Miswak for several years but my teeth and stomach are still disturbed. My naive Islamic brothers! It is your own fault, not that of Miswak. I have reached the conclusion that there may be one among millions who performs Miswak properly. Most of us just rub