Thursday, October 20, 2022

Aleppo, Syria

You find yourself in a Near Eastern bazaar and see something like this for sale. Of what value are they? As the fibrous roots of what has become known as the toothbrush tree, they are the best you can buy for brushing your teeth. Miswak dates back to the pre-Islamic past, but the fact that the prophet Muhammad used it regularly assured its continued use. [2001]

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