Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Were I not afraid that it would be hard on my followers, I would order them to use the siwak (as obligatory, for cleaning the teeth)
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 9, Book 90: Wishes, Hadith #346
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Were I not afraid that it would be hard on my followers, I would order them to use the siwak (as obligatory, for cleaning the teeth)
This hadith is from the book of Wishes in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 346 in book 90 of volume 9.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Cleanliness.