Dua for Sneezing
Upon sneezing. Greetings, praise, thanks and more.
What is the dua for sneezing?
The dua for sneezing begins “Alḥamdulillāh”, meaning “All praises and thanks are to Allah”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/125, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Sneezing in Arabic
Transliteration
When you sneeze , then say : Alḥamdulillāh Your companion should say : Yarḥamukallāh When someone says Yarḥamukallāh to you then you should say: Yahdīkumu ‘llāhu wa yuṣliḥu bālakum.
Meaning in English
When you sneeze, then say: All praises and thanks are to Allah. Your companion should say: May Allah have mercy upon you. When someone says Yarḥamukallāh to you then you should say: May Allah guide you and set your affairs in order.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon sneezing”.
The source adds: When you sneeze, then say: Your companion should say: When someone says Yarḥamukallāh to you then you should say.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/125.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for sneezing?
The dua for sneezing begins “Alḥamdulillāh”, meaning “All praises and thanks are to Allah”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/125, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for sneezing mean?
All praises and thanks are to Allah. May Allah have mercy upon you. May Allah guide you and set your affairs in order.
How do you pronounce the dua for sneezing?
The transliteration is: Alḥamdulillāh Yarḥamukallāh Yahdīkumu ‘llāhu wa yuṣliḥu bālakum.
Where is the dua for sneezing reported?
Al-Bukhari 7/125. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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