The ruling on seeking refuge with Allah when yawning
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Question:
He asks: Does a person seek refuge in Allah from Satan when he yawns, based on the verse[Al-A'raf 7:200]?
Answer:
No, this is not established and is not prescribed. Seeking refuge from Satan when yawning is not prescribed. What the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded was that if yawning comes to a person, he should know that it is from Satan. So if yawning comes to him, he should hold it back as long as he can, preventing it at first if possible. If the yawning overcomes him, he should place his hand over his mouth and not open his mouth. There is no seeking refuge from Satan in this. Yes.
He asks: Does a person seek refuge in Allah from Satan when he yawns, based on the verse
And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge in Allah
وَإِمَّا يَنزَغَنَّكَ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ نَزْغٌ فَاسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِAnswer:
No, this is not established and is not prescribed. Seeking refuge from Satan when yawning is not prescribed. What the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded was that if yawning comes to a person, he should know that it is from Satan. So if yawning comes to him, he should hold it back as long as he can, preventing it at first if possible. If the yawning overcomes him, he should place his hand over his mouth and not open his mouth. There is no seeking refuge from Satan in this. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/035 — archive.org (5:58)
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