Is it mentioned in the Sunnah that one says "May Allah heal you" to a person who sneezes for the third time?
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The questioner : Your Eminence, is it reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that we say to a person who sneezes for the third time: "May Allah heal you"?
The Shaykh : Yes, if someone sneezes and says: "Praise be to Allah," say to him: "May Allah have mercy on you." If he sneezes a second time and says: "Praise be to Allah," say: "May Allah have mercy on you." If he sneezes a third time and says: "Praise be to Allah," say: "May Allah grant you well-being, for you are congested." Yes?
The questioner : On the fourth time.
The Shaykh : Likewise, pray for his well-being. Yes, that is correct.
The Shaykh : Yes, if someone sneezes and says: "Praise be to Allah," say to him: "May Allah have mercy on you." If he sneezes a second time and says: "Praise be to Allah," say: "May Allah have mercy on you." If he sneezes a third time and says: "Praise be to Allah," say: "May Allah grant you well-being, for you are congested." Yes?
The questioner : On the fourth time.
The Shaykh : Likewise, pray for his well-being. Yes, that is correct.