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Respond to the One Who Sneezes
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "When one of you sneezes and says ‘Al-hamdu lillah’, it is a duty upon every Muslim who hears him to say ‘Yarhamuk-Allah’ (may Allah have mercy on you)."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6224
The Science
Answering a sneeze with a prayer of mercy is a small courtesy the Prophet ﷺ made a right between Muslims. These tiny exchanges keep warmth alive between people.
How to Practice
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When you sneeze, say "Al-hamdu lillah"
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When you hear a Muslim praise Allah after sneezing, say "Yarhamuk-Allah"
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The sneezer then replies "Yahdikum-Allah wa yuslihu balakum"
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Do this even with strangers
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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