Hadiths on Manners of Sneezing and Yawning

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5 explained prophetic hadiths on "Manners of Sneezing and Yawning": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 5 hadiths on the propriety linked to sneezing, including hadiths 3433 and 3706, both authentic. The first details the conduct to follow: the one who sneezes says “praise be to Allah”, his brother invokes Allah's mercy upon him, then he replies with a supplication for guidance and well-being. The second recalls that a Muslim owes another Muslim five rights, among which saying tashmīt to the one who sneezes, returning the greeting of peace, visiting the sick, following the funeral procession, and accepting invitations.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Manners of Sneezing and Yawning

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حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل Allah is sufficient for us, the best guardian

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ