What is the ruling on saying "I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed" when yawning?
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No text has been reported concerning the legality of seeking refuge with Allah from Satan when yawning. However, there is evidence that yawning is from Satan, and thus there is no harm in seeking refuge with Allah from Satan while adhering to the other etiquettes.
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