Dua when sneezing
Dua when sneezing: dhikr taught by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for the one who sneezes, the one who hears it, and the reply that follows.
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Arabic
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ، يَهْدِيكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ
- Transliteration
- Alhamdulillah. Yarhamukallah. Yahdikumullahu wa yuslihu balakum.
- Meaning
- The one who sneezes says “Alhamdulillah”; the one who hears it says “Yarhamukallah (may Allah have mercy on you)”; the sneezer then replies “Yahdikumullahu wa yuslihu balakum (may Allah guide you and set your condition right).”
When it is recited
It is said when sneezing and when responding to someone else's sneeze.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded the one who sneezes to praise Allah, and the one who hears it to make dua for him.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 6224
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari as the dhikr related to sneezing.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
The dhikr Subhanallah
Allah is pure and free of all imperfection, praise be to Him. The Most Great Allah is pure and free of all imperfection.
Dua of salawat upon the Prophet
O Allah! Just as You sent salawat (mercy) upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, send salawat upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as well. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah! Just as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as well. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
How is the dua for sneezing said?
The one who sneezes says “Alhamdulillah”, the one who hears it says “Yarhamukallah”, and the sneezer replies with “Yahdikumullahu wa yuslihu balakum.”Dua when sneezing: what are the Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Alhamdulillah... Yarhamukallah... Yahdikumullahu wa yuslihu balakum”: the dhikr related to sneezing, found in Sahih al-Bukhari.