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Using the Miswak with the Left Hand

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Question:
Is the sunnah (recommended practice) to use the miswak with the right hand or the left hand?

Answer:
The sunnah (recommended practice) is to use the miswak with the left hand; because using the miswak removes impurity from the mouth and teeth, and impurity is removed with the left hand.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [204 -3022] هل السنة السواك قبل بداية الوضوء أو في أثنائه؟ وهل السنة الاستياك باليد اليمنى؟ — youtube.com (0:12)

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