Title of article :
A Review on the Sunnah of Miswak (Salvadora Persica) and Its Potentiality to Improve Oral Health
Author/Authors :
Nordin, Fatin Nur Majdina university of malaya - Academy of Islamic Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies - Department of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith, Program of Applied Science with Islamic Studies, Malaysia , Mohsain, Siti Rabiatul Adawiyah S. university of malaya - Academy of Islamic Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies - Department of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith, Program of Applied Science with Islamic Studies, Malaysia , Tamizi, Sumaiyah Mohd university of malaya - Academy of Islamic Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies - Department of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith, Program of Applied Science with Islamic Studies, Malaysia , Abd Razzak, Munirah university of malaya - Academy of Islamic Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies - Department of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith, Program of Applied Science with Islamic Studies, Malaysia
Abstract :
Miswak is the Arabic term for the twig of the Salvadora persica, a small tree (known as arak in Arabic) that grows in sandy areas and on rocky slopes, found predominantly in the Arabian Peninsula but also in Pakistan and India. Miswak is traditionally used by Muslims as an oral hygiene tool. It is mentioned in a number of ahadith and its use is strongly recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.). This paper reviews and analyses both Islamic and scientific literature relating to the efficacy of Salvadora persica in improving oral health. Qualitative method is applied in this study by limiting the review and analysis to only the authenticated ahadith texts and only scientific papers based on methodologically sound research. This study finds that the efficacy of Salvadora persica is attributable not only to its mechanical properties but also to its biological (i.e. antibacterial, antifungal and anti-plaque) properties, which help in preventing dental problems such as plaque and caries, as well as gum-related problems such periodontitis and gingivitis.
Keywords :
oral hygienic tool , Islamic and scientific perspectives , mechanical properties , biological properties , antibacterial
Journal title :
Revelation and Science:Inter-disciplinary journal of intellectual revival
Journal title :
Revelation and Science:Inter-disciplinary journal of intellectual revival
