Sunnah of carrying a Miswaak and comb at all times
Question
Is it Sunnah to carry a Miswaak and comb?
Answer
Hadrat Aisha Radiallahu Anha narrates that Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam never left behind 5 items whether he was a resident or traveller. These items are as follows:
1. A mirror
2. Antimony (which is known as Kuhl or Surmah.)
3. A comb
4. A stick or staff (used for loosening the soil.)
5. A Miswaak
In conclusion, carrying a comb and Miswaak at all times is Sunnah.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ: خَمْسٌ لَمْ يَكُنْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَدَعُهُنَّ فِي حَضَرٍ وَلَا سَفَرٍ: الْمِرْآةُ، وِالْمِكْحَلَةُ، وِالْمُشْطُ، وَالْمِدْرَى، وَالسِّوَاكُ (المعجم الأوسط #5242)
- Answered by
- Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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