468. Dua for Sneezing
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, If one of you sneezes, let him say:
Dua for Sneezing in Arabic
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Dua for Sneezing English Transliteration
Alhamdu lillaah
Dua for Sneezing English Translation
All praise is for Allah.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا عَطَسَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَقُلِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ. وَلْيَقُلْ لَهُ أَخُوهُ أَوْ صَاحِبُهُ يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ. فَإِذَا قَالَ لَهُ يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ. فَلْيَقُلْ يَهْدِيكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ " .
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, " If anyone of you sneezes, he should say 'Al-Hamduli l-lah' (Praise be to Allah), and his (Muslim) brother or companion should say to him, 'Yar-hamuka-l-lah' (May Allah bestow his Mercy on you). When the latter says 'Yar-hamuka-llah", the former should say, 'Yahdikumul-lah wa Yuslih balakum' (May Allah give you guidance and improve your condition). [Bukhari: 6224]
Benefits of Dua for Jinn Protection from Hellfire Punishment
This dua for protection from jinn reminds Muslims about Jahannam, helps keep hearts soft with fear of Allah, and brings hope for forgiveness and safety from the punishment of the grave.
- Allah’s words in this dua for protection from jinn keep a Muslim safe from hellfire.
- Jinn protection dua helps Muslims remember punishment of the grave and stay careful.
- Dua for forgiveness and maghfirat ki dua brings hope for jannat me jane ki dua.
- Fear of Allah grows strong with this dua for protection from shaytan and jinn.
- Using this Islamic dua from surah hajj helps Muslims ask for tauba and Allah’s mercy.
When to Recite Dua For Sneezing
This dua for sneezing is a short way to thank Allah, saying alhamdulillah for His mercy, showing praise be to Allah and keeping your Iman and Amal strong in daily life.
- Right after sneezing, say alhamdulillah as the dua for sneezing to thank Allah.
- When you hear someone sneeze, reply with yarhamukallah for Barakah and kindness.
- During family talks, use alhamdulillah meaning all praise is due to Allah after a sneeze.
- If you want to teach kids, remind them to say alhamdulillah after every sneeze.
- In gatherings, make this dua for sneeze to spread zikr Allah and thankful hearts.
How to Perform Dua for Sneezing
Saying the dua for sneezing is a simple act that brings Barakah and shows thankfulness to Allah. It is a masnoon dua that every Muslim should say to thank Allah for His mercy and care.
- When you sneeze, right away say alhamdulillah to thank Allah for His blessing.
- If someone near you sneezes and says alhamdulillah, reply with yarhamukallah.
- After hearing yarhamukallah, answer back with yahdikumullah wa yuslihu balakum.
- Teach kids to use this dua for sneezing so they learn to praise be to Allah always.
- While in a group, remind others about this Muslim prayer to spread good manners.
Summary
The dua for sneezing is a short masnoon dua that Muslims say after sneezing, which is Alhamdulillah. This means all praise is due to Allah. Saying alhamdulillah shows thank Allah for His mercy and is a sign of Iman. The Prophet taught this dua for sneeze in Bukhari 6224 and it brings Barakah in daily life.
When a Muslim says alhamdulillah after sneezing, others reply with yarhamukallah, meaning may Allah have mercy on you. This simple act of zikr Allah reminds us to always praise be to Allah in every moment. It is a good amal and helps keep the heart close to Allah.