Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) sneezed, he …

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Dāwūd, At-Tirmidhi, and Ahmad

Authenticity grade : Authentic

Hadith text: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: كان رسولُ الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا عَطَس وضَعَ يَدَه -أو ثوبَهُ- على فيهِ، وخَفَضَ -أو غضَّ- بها صوتَهُ.

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) sneezed, he would put his hand-or his garment-over his mouth and lower-or drop-his voice therewith.

Explanation of the hadith: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and…

Lessons: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and…

• Demonstrating the Prophet's guidance concerning sneezing and following his example in that.
• It is recommended to put a garment, tissue paper, or the like over one's mouth and nose when sneezing lest something should come out and hurt those around him.
• Lowering the voice while sneezing is required and is a sign of perfect manners and noble morals.

Categories : Manners of Sneezing and Yawning · Muhammadan Qualities