Sahih al-Bukhari #244

Ablutions (Wudu')
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو النُّعْمَانِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ غَيْلاَنَ بْنِ جَرِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ أَتَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَوَجَدْتُهُ يَسْتَنُّ بِسِوَاكٍ بِيَدِهِ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ أُعْ أُعْ ‏"‏، وَالسِّوَاكُ فِي فِيهِ، كَأَنَّهُ يَتَهَوَّعُ‏.‏
My father said, "I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and saw him carrying a Siwak in his hand and cleansing his teeth, saying, 'U' U'," as if he was retching while the Siwak was in his mouth."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Burda:

Context

In this narration, Abu Burda recounts witnessing the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) using a Siwak to clean his teeth, emphasizing the significance of oral hygiene in Islam. The Prophet's (ﷺ) actions serve as a model for personal cleanliness and the importance of maintaining good hygiene practices.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to prioritize oral hygiene as part of their daily routines. It serves as a reminder that personal care is an integral aspect of overall well-being in Islam.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it highlights the importance of cleanliness and personal hygiene as practiced by the Prophet (ﷺ).

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This hadith is #244 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Ablutions (Wudu'). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Burda:.

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