Some people say “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan” after yawning. Is there any evidence for this?
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The questioner : Some people say “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan” after yawning. Is there any evidence for this?
The Shaykh : There is no evidence for this; that is, there is no evidence that a person should say “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan” when he yawns. What is established is that a person should suppress his yawn as much as he can, and if he cannot, he should place his hand over his mouth. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) directed people to this when yawning, and he did not say, “Let him seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan.” If someone asks, “Does not Allah say[Fussilat 41:36] and did not the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) inform us that yawning is from Shaytan?” the answer is that all of this is correct. Allah said this, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us that it is from Shaytan. However, the “pricking” referred to in the noble verse means a person’s inclination toward a sin, whether by leaving an obligatory act or by committing a forbidden act. If a person feels that he has inclined toward such a thing, let him say, “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan.” As for yawning, the Messenger (may Allah’s prayer and peace be upon him) clarified what is recommended for a person to do when yawning occurs. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : There is no evidence for this; that is, there is no evidence that a person should say “I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan” when he yawns. What is established is that a person should suppress his yawn as much as he can, and if he cannot, he should place his hand over his mouth. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) directed people to this when yawning, and he did not say, “Let him seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan.” If someone asks, “Does not Allah say
And if there comes to you from Satan an evil suggestion, then seek refuge in Allah. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.
وَإِمّا يَنزَغَنَّكَ مِنَ الشَّيطانِ نَزغٌ فَاستَعِذ بِاللَّهِ إِنَّهُ هُوَ السَّميعُ العَليمُThe questioner : May Allah reward you.