[dmoiknlasd]

slaam
so iv bought some miswak seen as though its sunnah and has many benefits

however, after opening the packet miswak stick smells naaasty!

is this normal?

thanks
jazakallah

[BoBoMasterDesign]

Yeah, it smells bad.
It tastes bad too.

But if you compare it to using baking soda to brush, it's about the same.

Just make sure your miswak isn't wet or has mold growing on it.

Edited to add: I've seen some that is supposed to be "mint" flavored, but I prefer the regular. If you don't like the regular one, maybe you can try mint? But I wouldn't use the mint one while fasting.

[dmoiknlasd]

Yeah, it smells bad.
It tastes bad too.

But if you compare it to using baking soda to brush, it's about the same.

Just make sure your miswak isn't wet or has mold growing on it.

Edited to add: I've seen some that is supposed to be "mint" flavored, but I prefer the regular. If you don't like the regular one, maybe you can try mint? But I wouldn't use the mint one while fasting.

so is it a bad idea to wash the whole miswak?

also, shall i brush side to side or up and down?

iv managed to soldier the smell, so i guess i wont be buying the mint and keep it all natural
but when i get little pieces in my mouth i feel like being sick, so i keep my mouth still (so i cant feel the pieces) and then quickly wash it out aha

jazakallah

[uranbigis]

Assalamu alaykum

however, after opening the packet miswak stick smells naaasty! The miswaak may be a rotten one. Don't use that. Normally packed miswaks are not guaranteed for freshness.

[BoBoMasterDesign]

so is it a bad idea to wash the whole miswak?

also, shall i brush side to side or up and down?

iv managed to soldier the smell, so i guess i wont be buying the mint and keep it all natural
but when i get little pieces in my mouth i feel like being sick, so i keep my mouth still (so i cant feel the pieces) and then quickly wash it out aha

jazakallah

Salaam;

You can wet it, but don't keep it long - a couple days at the most.
If you use it daily and cut down the area you used every time, then it will only last that long anyway.

I generally brush both ways- up & down, side to side, and sometimes little circles to make sure to clean well since it's not the same as using a toothbrush.

The little pieces I chew up and spit out. They don't bother me. But if they bother you, perhaps you could either use a knife to remove the outer area or chew the miswak well to break off the outside and spit that out before you start brushing your teeth with it. Rinse the miswak and your mouth out before using it as a brush so you find less little pieces. You'll also get less of the flavor this way as most of the flavor of it is in the bark(outside).

As the previous brother said though, you might want to try another miswak just to be sure the one you have is fresh. I've had some that smelled and tasted better than others. Though to be honest, none of them tasted good. It just reminds me of using baking soda(kind of bitter and salty) rather than toothpaste which is sweet.

May Allah reward you for your efforts and make it easy for you. Ameen.

[hablyShappY]

aoa
yeah packet 1 smells nasty n i got allergic too with it you shld try olive miswak....n do anybody knows about the miswak which make bubble form like toothpaste i tried it 1 time it is gud too?

[zawhmqswly]

...the packet miswak with olive oil coating that is dark brown in colour from the outside does not smell and tastes good as well...just dont keep it in the packet too long and keep the packet away from damp places....

[dmoiknlasd]

slaam
i opened up another packet of miswak and it smelt the same. i guess they all will be smelling similar

where could i find fresh ones?
as for now i got to get through 10 packets aha

aoa
anybody knows about the miswak which make bubble form like toothpaste i tried it 1 time it is gud too?

i remember using miswak toothpaste ages ago, however to me it just seemed like minty toothpaste, i doubt it would be as good as actual miswak. but i only used it for a few brushes

It just reminds me of using baking soda(kind of bitter and salty) rather than toothpaste which is sweet.

iv used baking soda and to be honest i dont mind it, just sometimes i put toothpaste over the baking soda and brush. but it tastes salty when its raw

[hablyShappY]

...the packet miswak with olive oil coating that is dark brown in colour from the outside does not smell and tastes good as well...just dont keep it in the packet too long and keep the packet away from damp places....

we dont use the packet ones if sombody is going pakistan so we told them to bring them for us so alhamdullah we have it all year and once my brother bring the fresh ones from shab e jummah so you can find them in there

[hablyShappY]

slaam
i remember using miswak toothpaste ages ago, however to me it just seemed like minty toothpaste, i doubt it would be as good as actual miswak. but i only used it for a few brushes

do you kno the name of it

[CathBraunn]

slaam
i opened up another packet of miswak and it smelt the same. i guess they all will be smelling similar

where could i find fresh ones?
as for now i got to get through 10 packets aha




i remember using miswak toothpaste ages ago, however to me it just seemed like minty toothpaste, i doubt it would be as good as actual miswak. but i only used it for a few brushes




iv used baking soda and to be honest i dont mind it, just sometimes i put toothpaste over the baking soda and brush. but it tastes salty when its raw

Walaikum Salam,

Try this, it has worked for me :

Wash your miswak in water throughly and place it under sunlight until the miswak gets dried.

Then use it you will not find any bad smell or odour.

[dmoiknlasd]

Walaikum Salam,

Try this, it has worked for me :

Wash your miswak in water throughly and place it under sunlight until the miswak gets dried.

Then use it you will not find any bad smell or odour.

thanks! appreciate that

[dmoiknlasd]

do you kno the name of it

it was a long time ago
it just said MISWAK on the tube with a woody/miswak font
you can prob find it on ebay most likely

im sure this was it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BNIB-MISWAK-TO...#ht_3693wt_905

[hablyShappY]

it was a long time ago
it just said MISWAK on the tube with a woody/miswak font
you can prob find it on ebay most likely

im sure this was it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BNIB-MISWAK-TO...#ht_3693wt_905

brother i m not talking about a toothbrush once my mamu brought a miswak and he said it is just like a toothpaste and whenever you do it it will make a foam like a paste and it was very good i dont remember the the name of it if sombody knows about it please let me kno
jazakallah if i will get any info i will post here inshallah

[dmoiknlasd]

brother i m not talking about a toothbrush once my mamu brought a miswak and he said it is just like a toothpaste and whenever you do it it will make a foam like a paste and it was very good i dont remember the the name of it if sombody knows about it please let me kno
jazakallah if i will get any info i will post here inshallah

slaam
are you referring to miswak toothpaste?
if so, that is miswak toothpaste but with a cheapy free toothbrush

otherwise i dont have a clue of a miswak which forms a paste, sorry

[hablyShappY]

aslam o alikum
ok i got the info about tooth paste miswak here is there pictures
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8365/1000773m.jpg
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1572/1000775w.jpg
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7968/1000779q.jpg
this is only avalible in pakistan (i think so)