55/9. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2995c — Restrain Yawning in Prayer
Saying: "May Allah Have Mercy On You" To One Who Sneezes, And Yawning Is Disliked
Hadith About Yawning in Prayer
Sahih Muslim : 2995c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2995c
حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ سُهَيْلِ بْنِ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِذَا تَثَاوَبَ أَحَدُكُمْ فِي الصَّلاَةِ فَلْيَكْظِمْ مَا اسْتَطَاعَ فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَدْخُلُ " .
The son of Abu Said al-Khudri reported on the authority of his father that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said. When one of you yawns while engaged in prayer, he should try to restrain so far as it lies in his power, since it is the Satan that enter therein.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2995cIn-book reference : Book 55, Hadith 76USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 42, Hadith 7132
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2995c
This Hadith focuses on yawning while engaged in prayer. Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that when one of you yawns in prayer, he should restrain it as much as he can, because Satan enters therein. The wording highlights both prayer and personal control. Prayer is a moment of worship, so a person should not let yawning become open and careless. The Hadith also keeps the instruction within human ability by saying as much as he can. This hadith about yawning in prayer teaches a Muslim to remain composed and respectful while standing before Allah.
What we learn from this hadith
- Yawning in prayer should be restrained as much as possible.
- The instruction is linked to the dignity of prayer.
- A person is asked to act within his ability.
- Prayer manners include control of small actions.
