Question
I have seen some people using the miswaak inside the Musjid just before beginning with Salaat. Is it proper to use miswaak in the Musjid, especially when about to begin Salaat? Some say that this is Sunnat.
Answer
It is improper to use miswaak in the Musjid and just before beginning Salaat. It is not Sunnat. Those who have adopted this practice have misunderstood the Hadith. Miswaak should be used at the time of wudhu or at any other time, not inside the Musjid when about to perform Salaat. Without water, the miswaak does not serve its purpose of cleaning the mouth.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 20 No 12
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- 12
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