The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “If the people knew what the reward of making the call (for the prayer) and (of being in) the first row (in the prayer) is, and if they found no other way to get this privilege except by casting lots, they would certainly cast lots for it.” (Al-Bukhari)

In another hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Were it not that I would be overburdening my community, I would have ordered them to use a tooth-stick.” (Al-Bukhari)

Follow us on this interesting talk with Yasir Qadhi to recognize the Sunnah in making the Adhan and using the Miswak.