The ruling on placing the hand over the mouth when yawning
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Question:
The questioner says: If a person yawns and places his hand over his mouth, or says “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan,” is there any harm in that?
Answer:
As for “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan,” this was not reported for this occasion. As for placing his hand over his mouth, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When yawning comes upon one of you, let him hold it back as much as he can. If he cannot, let him place his hand over his mouth.” Yes.
The questioner says: If a person yawns and places his hand over his mouth, or says “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan,” is there any harm in that?
Answer:
As for “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan,” this was not reported for this occasion. As for placing his hand over his mouth, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When yawning comes upon one of you, let him hold it back as much as he can. If he cannot, let him place his hand over his mouth.” Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/113 — archive.org (10:23)
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