SIKAT GIGI KETIKA BERPUASA | Ustadz Muhammad Nuzul Dzikri hafizhahullah

Summary

This video discusses the practice of using a siwak (tooth stick) or toothbrush before prayer in Islam, explaining that while it is highly recommended (sunnah), it is not obligatory. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would have made it mandatory if it were not for the potential burden it could place on his followers. The video also addresses concerns about accidentally swallowing toothpaste while fasting, reassuring that a small amount is not problematic, drawing parallels to the practice of rinsing with water during wudu (ablution). The speaker emphasizes that using siwak or a toothbrush is permissible during Ramadan and other voluntary fasts.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) encouraged using siwak (tooth cleaning) but did not make it obligatory for the ummah (followers), especially before prayer.
• 😀 If using siwak before prayer had been made obligatory, it could have been burdensome for the followers, so it was only recommended.
• 😀 The ruling on using siwak or a toothbrush for cleaning teeth remains a sunnah (recommended act), not a compulsory one.
• 😀 This practice is recommended both during Ramadan and outside of it.
• 😀 The views of prominent companions of the Prophet, like Umar ibn Khattab, Aisha, and Abdullah ibn Abbas, support using siwak without issues during fasting.
• 😀 Concerns about swallowing toothpaste or water during fasting are similar to the concept of rinsing during wudu (ablution), where some liquid is inevitably swallowed, but it doesn't invalidate the fast.
• 😀 There is no issue if a small amount of toothpaste or water is swallowed unintentionally during fasting, as it does not invalidate the fast.
• 😀 The Prophet (SAW) did not specifically comment on the issue of using siwak or toothbrush during fasting, leaving it open for Muslims to follow the sunnah as they see fit.
• 😀 The practice of cleaning the teeth with siwak or a toothbrush is beneficial, both spiritually and hygienically, for the Muslims in general.
• 😀 Fasting during Ramadan, including the use of siwak or a toothbrush, is not impeded by minor issues like accidentally swallowing small amounts of toothpaste or water.

Q & A

What is the significance of using a siwak or toothbrush before prayer according to the Prophet's hadith?

According to the Prophet's hadith, if it were not burdensome for his followers, he would have made it obligatory to use a siwak or toothbrush before each prayer. However, since it could be burdensome, it remains a recommended practice (sunnah) rather than a requirement.

Is it obligatory to use a siwak or toothbrush before prayer during Ramadan?

No, it is not obligatory to use a siwak or toothbrush before prayer during Ramadan. The practice is encouraged but remains a sunnah, not a compulsory action.

Is there any difference in using a siwak or toothbrush during Ramadan compared to other months?

No, the use of a siwak or toothbrush remains a sunnah both during Ramadan and outside of Ramadan. The significance of using it remains the same.

What is the concern some people have about using a siwak or toothbrush during fasting?

Some people worry that toothpaste or saliva mixed with the siwak might be swallowed unintentionally while fasting, potentially invalidating the fast.

What is the ruling regarding accidentally swallowing toothpaste or saliva while using a siwak during fasting?

There is no issue if a small amount of toothpaste or saliva is accidentally swallowed while using a siwak or toothbrush. The ruling is similar to the case of water during wudu (ablution), where some water inevitably remains and is swallowed without invalidating the fast.

Why is there no problem with swallowing a little toothpaste or saliva during fasting?

The reasoning is based on analogy with the practice of performing wudu, where some water may accidentally be swallowed while rinsing the mouth without invalidating the fast. The Prophet did not comment negatively on such occurrences.

Can Muslims use a siwak during Ramadan if they are concerned about the toothpaste being swallowed?

Yes, they can still use a siwak during Ramadan. The risk of swallowing a small amount of toothpaste is not a major concern, and it does not break the fast.

What is the general view of scholars regarding the use of a siwak during Ramadan?

The majority of scholars, including Umar ibn Khattab, Aisha, and Abdullah ibn Abbas, do not see any issue with using a siwak during Ramadan, whether in the early, middle, or late parts of the day.

Is there any specific time in the day when using a siwak is discouraged during Ramadan?

No, there is no specific time in the day during Ramadan when using a siwak is discouraged. It is permissible to use it throughout the day, including while fasting.

What does the hadith about the siwak suggest about its use in daily life?

The hadith indicates that the siwak is a highly recommended practice (sunnah) and emphasizes cleanliness before prayer. It suggests that Muslims should strive to maintain good oral hygiene, but it is not mandatory to do so every time before prayer.