[irrelaAnnekly]

The title should explain himself .
Does anybody have an idea of the difference of these two or is it the same?

[seooptiman]

As far as my limited knowledge goes it's the same.
I think Arab people are more used to the word Siwak.
And Indo-Pakis are more used to the word Miswak.

W A L L A H U ' A L A M ! ! !

[wrefrinny]

I've seen some refer to the 'root' of the Arak/Peelu tree and others refer to its 'twigs' and wonder if this has something to do with the difference?

[Tuqofiw]

As far as my limited knowledge goes it's the same.
I think Arab people are more used to the word Siwak.
And Indo-Pakis are more used to the word Miswak.

W A L L A H U ' A L A M ! ! !

i think the one is the action & the other the object.

[DoctoNilsonDen]

Ah,

Here's what I found on 'root' and 'twig': "...Medicine: Toothbrushes made from roots and small branches of about 3-5 mm diameter have been used for over 1000 years, especially by Islamic populations in India, Arabia and Africa. Several agents occurring in the bark and wood have been suggested as aids in prevention of dental caries, such as antimicrobial agents that suppress bacterial growth and the formation of plaque. The tooth stick is also said to relieve toothache and gum disease. Roots also are used for cleaning teeth and for relieving toothache. Decoctions of leaves are used as a mouthwash, and masticated leaves for tooth and gum problems. A decoction of the root is used to treat gonorrhoea, spleen trouble and general stomach-ache. Roots are also used for chest diseases or pounded and used as a poultice to heal boils. The bark is scratched and the latex used for treating sores..." (emphasis added)(source).

[edit: in other sources, the 'tender twigs' and 'young stems' are noted.]

[ggiifdfalls]

Siwaak and miswaak both mean the same thing, the twig that is used to clean teeth, but according to grammar,

Siwaak is the masdar, its the original word from which the verb has been taken. It means to use the twig to clean teeth

Miswaak is the object/tool which is used, as in the twig.

But both words can be used

[Jxmwzgpv]

What about siyam and saum?

Subh and Fajr?

[Maypeevophy]

Siwaak and miswaak both mean the same thing, the twig that is used to clean teeth, but according to grammar,

Siwaak is the masdar, its the original word from which the verb has been taken. It means to use the twig to clean teeth

Miswaak is the object/tool which is used, as in the twig.

But both words can be used

sister.

Does anyone know if there is a difference in taste and usefulness between miswak taken from the root and that taken from the young stems? In other words, is one preferred over the other and which did our beloved Prophet use (root or twig)?

[Loonerisav]

I'm gonna hook you all up. My friend gave me this one siwak at Iftar and I used it a few days later... Man...it was so fresh that my mouth was tingling after. My friend told me that a lot of these siwak companies use preservatives in packaging their products so it takes away from the freshness. But not with this type of siwak.


http://naturalbrush.com/en/index.html

You all should buy...

[Eunatis]

miswaak of olive trees and miswaak of peelu trees are preferable whether twigs or roots...usually roots of peelu trees are packed and remain fresh as long kept in the packet...it costs Rs. 10 here and olive miswaak costs Rs. 20 here...!

Also twigs of date trees were used by suhabah

olive miswaaks is the way of nabi and the old anmbiyas alahissalaam

[drmarshallusa]

[Lvnufcdc]

sister.

Does anyone know if there is a difference in taste and usefulness between miswak taken from the root and that taken from the young stems? In other words, is one preferred over the other and which did our beloved Prophet use (root or twig)?

Sister (and anyone else interested) please read the following to see relevant ahadith on which types of miswaks were recommended and used by the Prophet :

http://www.islam.tc/Miswaak/#Types of Miswaaks

[Nwxffgke]

for the information brothers.

[VovTortki]

What about siyam and saum?

Subh and Fajr?

Saum is singular and siyam is plural. They mean fast

I will have to look up subh and fajr inshaALLAH

[NofFoomiTot]

a lot of these siwak companies use preservatives in packaging their products so it takes away from the freshness.


http://naturalbrush.com/en/index.html



You all should buy...

Some also add flavor. We should be careful, lest our fasts become invalidated after using these.

[chuecafresss]

Some also add flavor. We should be careful, lest our fasts become invalidated after using these.

Yeah that's an important point... plus siwak don't even taste right with added flavors anyway.