The Ruling on Using the Miswak for the Fasting Person After the Sun Passes Its Zenith
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Question:
I ask for clarification on what is correct regarding the use of the miswak by a fasting person after the sun passes its zenith?
Answer:
The miswak is a recommended practice (sunnah) for everyone; the miswak is a recommended practice (sunnah) for the fasting person before the sun passes its zenith, and after it.
As for the statement of some jurists that it is disliked (makruh) after the sun passes its zenith, that is a weak statement. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Bulugh al-Maram 32.
And he said: This encompasses the midday prayer (Zuhr) and the afternoon prayer ('Asr) for the fasting person, and it is a recommended practice (sunnah) for everyone.
I ask for clarification on what is correct regarding the use of the miswak by a fasting person after the sun passes its zenith?
Answer:
The miswak is a recommended practice (sunnah) for everyone; the miswak is a recommended practice (sunnah) for the fasting person before the sun passes its zenith, and after it.
As for the statement of some jurists that it is disliked (makruh) after the sun passes its zenith, that is a weak statement. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
I would have commanded them to use Siwak with every ablution
السواك مطهرة للفم، مرضاة للرب، ولولا أن أشق على أمتي؛ لأمرتهم بالسواك مع كل وضوءAnd he said:
with every prayer
عند كل صلاة
Source
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