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Covering the Mouth When Yawning
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
sahih
The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "If one of you yawns, let him hold his hand over his mouth, for the Shaytaan enters."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6223
The Science
Covering the mouth when yawning is basic courtesy and hygiene, limiting the spread of droplets and showing consideration for others.
How to Practice
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When you feel a yawn, place your hand over your mouth
2
Try to suppress an audible yawn in company
3
Make it an automatic habit in meetings and prayer
4
Teach children to cover their mouths too
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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