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Thursday, 18 Thul Hijjah 1431 H / 25 November 2010

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24.11.2010 - Mayyit of: Ayesha Ahmad- VENUE: India- Time: Family Request for Duas- QABRASTAAN: - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

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24.11.2010 - Mayyit of: Bibi Adam Umarjee (Mother of Muhammad & Yusuf Umarjee)- VENUE: Lydenburg- Time: 3:30pm- QABRASTAAN: Lydenburg- CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

Q. Explain the importance of Miswaak in Wudhu?

A. Although it is not a necessity and Wudhu will be valid in its absence, its due importance cannot be justified in words. Miswaak not being a compulsory act should not be a means of making us negligent of the great act.

Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam said: "If there was no fear of difficulty upon my Ummah I would have ordered them to use Miswaak (make it compulsory) with every Salaah." (Tirmizi, Abu Dawood)

Q. Can a fasting person use Miswaak?

A. Yes a fasting person can use Miswaak.

Aamir Bint Rabiah Radiyallahu Anha narrates that she cannot remember how many times She saw Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam using the Miswaak whilst He was fasting. (Tirmizi)

Q. What are the benefits of Miswaak?

A. The benefits are numerous but just to mention a few:

* It cleanses the mouth
* It sharpens the eyesight
* It pleases Allah
* It is a Sunnah
* It strengthens the gums
* It causes the angels to love one
* It angers Shaytaan

Q. When should Miswaak be used?

A. Miswaak can be used at any time however the Hadeeth makes mention of Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam using Miswaak when sleeping, when awakening, before meals, at the time of Wudhu, upon entering the home and at the time of Tahajjud just to mention a few.

Q. From which tree should the Miswaak be?

A. Allamah Ayni Rahmatullahu Alaihi has written that it is Mustahab to use the Arak twig as a Miswaak. (Muslim Vol 1 pg 127)

Note: Arak refers to a certain type of tree that is bitter in taste. It has a fruit that is somewhat of a resemblance with grapes. Camels usually feed upon these trees.

In the urdu language it is called Pilu.
The most superior Miswaak thereafter is the Miswaak of the Olive tree.

Q. Is the use of Miswaak confined to males only?

A. No, Miswaak is a Sunnah for both males and females.

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1 kg shoulder mutton cut in cubes
1-2 teaspoons ginger/garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion sliced
2 cloves garlic slivered
1 tablespoon each crushed dhunia and jeera seeds
1 tablespoon crushed chillies
2 tablespoons yoghurt
3 red tomatoes skinned and quatered
2 fresh green or red chillies
60g or more butter

Method:
Cook meat cubes in gingergarlic and salt till tender. Saute onion with slivered garlic in oils and when onions soften add dhunia, jeera and crushed chillies. Braise till aroma arises then add cooked mutton, yoghurt, whole chillies and tomatoes and simmer till tomatoes pureed. Finally add butter and simmer over low heat. Serve garnished with greens, parathas, tanduri naan go well with this.

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