Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim) is a well-known collection of authentic supplications (du’as) practiced by the Prophet ﷺ, organized by life situations for easy reference. Chapter 77, titled “Upon Sneezing,” features one simple yet meaningful du’a to learn and incorporate into daily life.
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Chapter 77: Dua Upon Sneezing
Arabic Text:
إِذَا عَطَسَ أَحَدُكُم فَلْيَقُلِ
(الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ)
وَلْيَقُلْ لَهُ أَخُوهُ أَوْ صَاحِبُهُ: (يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ)
فَإِذَا قَالَ لَهُ: (يَرحَمُكَ اللَّهُ) فَلْيَقُلْ:
(يَهْدِيكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ)
Transliteration:
- When you sneeze, say: Alḥamdulillāh
- Your companion should respond: Yarḥamukallāh
- When someone says Yarḥamukallāh to you, reply: Yahdīkumu ‘llāhu wa yuṣliḥu bālakum
English Translation:
- When you sneeze: “All praises and thanks are to Allah.”
- Companion’s response: “May Allah have mercy upon you.”
- Your reply: “May Allah guide you and set your affairs in order.”
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