A Female Using A Miswaak
Question
With regard to women, is it Sunnah for them to use a Miswaak?
Answer
The Sunnah of using Miswaak is for both males and females.
However, if the gums of women are too weak to endure the Miswaak they are excused.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ظاهر الاخبار استواء الرجال والنساء في استنان السواك الا ان يخاف منه ، امر
(در مختار ص١١٥ ج١)
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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