The Meaning of the Hadith: “I have overburdened you regarding the siwak”
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Question:
His saying (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih al-Bukhari 888?
Answer:
This means to confirm its importance and virtue.
Q: Do these hadiths indicate that the siwak is obligatory?
The Shaykh: No, it is recommended. That is why he said: So Allah made it recommended.
His saying (peace and blessings be upon him):
I have told you repeatedly to use the Siwak.
أكْثَرَتُ عليكم في السواكAnswer:
This means to confirm its importance and virtue.
Q: Do these hadiths indicate that the siwak is obligatory?
The Shaykh: No, it is recommended. That is why he said:
If it were not that it would be difficult for you, I would have ordered you to…
لولا أن أشق عليكم لأمرتكم..
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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