Al-Khiṣāl - Part 12: On Twelve-Numbered Characteristics

Al-Khiṣāl - Part 12: On Twelve-Numbered Characteristics Chapter: There Are Twelve Attributes In Brushing the Teeth 12-54 حدثنا أبي رضي الله عنه قال: حدثنا ٠د بن يحيى العطار، عن ٠د بن يحيى، عن إبراهي٠د بن عيسى، عن عبيدالله الدهقان، عن درست، عن عبد الله بن سنان، عن أبي عبد الله عليه السلا٠قال: في السواك اثنتا عشرة خصلة هو ٠جلاة للبصر، ويرضي الرح٠ن، ويبيض الاسنان، ويذهب بالحفر، ويشد اللثة، ويشهي الطعا٠، ويزيد في الحفظ، ويضاعف به الحسنات، وتفرح به ال٠12-54 (The compiler of the book narrated) that his father - may God be pleased with him - narrated that Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Attar quoted Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Yahya, on the authority of Ibrahim ibn Ishaq, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Isa, on the authority of Ubaydullah al-Dihqan, on the authority of Durost, on the authority of Abdullah ibn Sin’an that Aba Abdullah as-Sadiq (MGB) said, “There are twelve characteristics in brushing the teeth with a toothbrush that is a recommendable practice.

It cleans the mouth, improves vision; pleases the Merciful Lord; whitens the teeth; removes the mouth’s bad smell; strengthens the gums; stimulates the appetite; alleviates the phlegm; improves memory; increases the good deeds; and makes the angels happy.”