470. Dua after Someone Sneezes (Response to sneeze)
If you hear the sneezer say (Alhamdulillah), the listener will say -
Dua after Someone Sneezes in Arabic
يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ
Dua after Someone Sneezes English Transliteration
Yarhamuk-Allah
Dua after Someone Sneezes English Translation
May Allah have mercy upon you.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " حَقُّ الْمُسْلِمِ عَلَى الْمُسْلِمِ خَمْسٌ رَدُّ السَّلاَمِ، وَعِيَادَةُ الْمَرِيضِ، وَاتِّبَاعُ الْجَنَائِزِ، وَإِجَابَةُ الدَّعْوَةِ، وَتَشْمِيتُ الْعَاطِسِ " . تَابَعَهُ عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ. وَرَوَاهُ سَلاَمَةُ عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ.
Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "The rights of a Muslim on the Muslims are five: to respond to the salaam, visiting the sick, to follow the funeral processions, to accept an invitation, and to reply to those who sneeze. (see Hadith 1239) [Bukhari: 1240, 6224]
Benefits of Dua for Good Deeds to Be Accepted by Allah
This dua for jinn from Surah Furqan helps Muslims ask Allah to accept their good deeds, making every Amal count and keeping hearts safe from wasted efforts in the eyes of Allah.
- Dua for acceptance helps Muslims keep good deeds in Islam safe from being lost.
- Surah furqan reminds Muslims to make Amal pure for acceptance of dua by Allah.
- Prayer for acceptance from surah al furqan keeps hearts away from pride and show.
- This Islamic dua helps Muslims ask Allah to protect Amal from turning to dust.
- Zikr Allah with this dua for jinn brings hope that every good deed will be counted.
When to Recite Reply of Alhamdulillah
The reply of alhamdulillah, yarhamukallah, is a simple Islamic dua that brings Barakah and kindness, showing care for others and following the Sunnah when someone says all praises to Allah after sneezing.
- When a Muslim says alhamdulillah after sneezing, reply with yarhamukallah.
- During family gatherings, if someone sneezes and says alhamdulillah, use yarhamukallah.
- In the masjid, after hearing alhamdulillah from a sneeze, give the reply of alhamdulillah.
- While walks on road, if a Muslim sneezes and says alhamdulillah, say yarhamukallah.
- At school or work, when you hear alhamdulillah after a sneeze, reply with yarhamukallah.
How to Perform Reply of Alhamdulillah
Giving the reply of alhamdulillah after someone sneezes is a Sunnah that brings kindness and mercy among Muslims. This simple act with yarhamukallah spreads love and Barakah in every gathering.
- When a Muslim says alhamdulillah after sneezing, gently reply with yarhamukallah.
- If you hear alhamdulillah ala kulli hal, answer with yarhamukallah for extra reward.
- Teach kids to use this reply of alhamdulillah so they learn good manners from young.
- In family or friends group, remind others to say yarhamukallah for every sneeze dua.
- Use this Muslim prayer often to keep the Sunnah alive and bring more Barakah in life.
Summary
The reply of alhamdulillah after someone sneezes is to say yarhamukallah, which means may Allah have mercy upon you. This masnoon dua is taught by the Prophet in Bukhari 1240 and 6224. Saying yarhamukallah shows care for others and brings Barakah in the Muslim community.
When a Muslim hears the sneeze dua and replies with yarhamukallah, it keeps zikr Allah alive and builds love between people. This simple amal is a way to thank Allah and ask for His mercy for others. It is a good habit and brings reward from Allah.