The etiquette of sneezing is one of the beautiful prophetic manners that reflects the bond between Muslims in the simplest everyday moments. The one who sneezes praises Allah, those who hear him ask Allah's mercy for him, and he in turn prays for their guidance and well-being.
Idha 'atasa ahadukum falyaqul: alhamdu lillah, walyaqul lahu akhoohu aw sahibuh: yarhamukallah, fa idha qala lahu: yarhamukallah, falyaqul: yahdeekumullahu wa yuslihu balakum.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
أدب العطاس كما علَّمه النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم.
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Meaning
When one of you sneezes, let him say: Praise be to Allah. Let his brother or companion say to him: May Allah have mercy on you. If he says: May Allah have mercy on you, let him reply: May Allah guide you and set your affairs right.
When to recite
The one who sneezes begins by praising Allah right after sneezing; those who hear him then ask Allah's mercy for him, and he responds by praying for their guidance and well-being.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Miscellaneous Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What should a person who sneezes do?
He praises Allah right after sneezing, and if the one who hears him prays for Allah's mercy upon him, he responds with a prayer for their guidance and well-being.
How do those around him respond after he praises Allah?
They pray for Allah's mercy upon him, which is known as tashmit (blessing the one who sneezed).
Is this etiquette confirmed from the Prophet?
Yes, it is reported by al-Bukhari, and it is among the manners the Prophet ﷺ taught his companions.