1. Miswak strengthens the gums and prevents tooth decay.
2. Miswak assists in eliminating toothaches and prevents further increase of decay which has already set in.
3. Miswak creates a fragrance in the mouth.
4. Miswak is a cure for illness.
5. Miswak eliminates bad odors and improves the sense of taste.
6. Miswak sharpens the memory.
7. Miswak is a cure for headaches.
8. Miswak creates luster (noor) on the face of the one who continually uses it.
9. Miswak causes the teeth to glow.
10. Miswak strengthens the eyesight.
11. Miswak assists in digestion.
12. Miswak clears the voice.
13. The greatest benefit of using Miswak is gaining the pleasure of Allah.
14.  The reward of Salaah (Prayers) is multiplied 70 times if Miswak was used before it.

1. For the recitation of the Qur'an.
2. For the recitation of Hadith.
3. When the mouth emits and odor.
4. For the learning or teaching of virtues of Islam.
5. For making Dhikrullah (Remembrance of Allah, meditation).
6. After entering ones home.
7. Before entering any good gathering.
8. When experiencing pangs of hunger and thirst.
9. After the signs of death are evident.
10. At the time of Sehri.
11. Before meals.
12. Before undertaking a journey.
13. On returning from a journey.
14. Before sleeping.
15. Upon awakning

"The Miswak is a (means of) purification of the mouth (and a means of) pleasure of the Lord (Al-Bukhari)"
"Had it not been for the sake of over burdening my Ummah I would have ordered them (to use) Miswak with every ablution"
It has also been narrated by reliable sources that the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was emphatic in the daily use of Miswak, upon waking, before and after eating, leaving and entering his house, before ablution, and prayers. Furthermore it was a practice of all the Prophets (peace by upon them). Some scholars have mentioned upto 70 benefits from the use of Miswak.

Common Names: Salt bush, Mustard tree, The tooth brush tree.
Internationally known as: Arak, Siwak, Peelu, Miswak.
Scientific Name: Salvadora Persica

Potential Dental Benefits With Regular Use:
Research shows that the bark of the "Toothbrush Tree" contains on antibiotic which suppresses the growth of bacteria and the formation of plaque in the mouth. Research also suggests that the regular use of Miswak significantly reduces plaque, gingivitis, and the growth of cariogenic bacteria. No toothpaste required! Miswak, naturally contains many components such as fluoride, astringents, detergents, resins (a possible enamel protectant) and abrasives.
Before the advent of plastic, synthetic toothbrushes, people in many parts of the world cleaned their teeth with the all natural Toothbrush Tree. Today many still use Miswak as their primary preventive measure in oral hygiene.