Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Is it Sunnah to carry a Miswaak and comb?

Published as Sunnah of carrying a Miswaak and comb at all times

· 2 Jumada I 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

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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