Is it obligatory to say the response to a sneeze for everyone who hears it?

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Question:
Is the response to a sneeze obligatory for everyone who hears it?

Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

It is a right upon everyone who hears it

كان حقًا على كل من سمعه

The obligation is a matter of scholarly disagreement; it is a confirmed recommended practice, and the view that it is obligatory is a strong position.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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