QUESTION:
Is it Sunnah to carry a Miswaak and comb?
ANSWER:
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)
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.
ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST!
ANSWERED BY:
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
Date: – 29 Rabi ul Aakhir 1445 / 14 November 2023
CHECKED AND APPROVED BY:
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
