On Sneezing and Yawning

Authentic Supplications of the Prophet

Table of Contents

On Sneezing and Yawning (235)

It is reported that the Prophet

said: "If one of you sneezes let him say:Al-hamdu lil-lãhi

and let his brother or companion say to him: Yarhamuka 'allahu⁽²⁴¹⁾

then if he says Yarhamuka 'allahu

, let him say:Yahdeekumu 'allãhu wayuslih bãlakumu⁽²⁴²⁾

and in one narration: Al-hamdu lil-lãhi `alã kulli hãlin⁽²⁴³⁾

Footnotes

⁽²⁴¹⁾ May Allah have mercy on you.

⁽²⁴²⁾ May Allah guide you and better your affairs.

⁽²⁴³⁾ All praise is to Allah upon all circumstances.

Reporters

Reported by Al-Bukhãri and is #162 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.

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