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What is the ruling on someone who yawns loudly with an open mouth?

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It is disliked to intentionally yawn, and it is even more disliked during prayer. The yawner should cover their mouth and be careful not to make a sound. It is better to suppress the yawn as much as possible, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Yawning is from Satan. So if one of you yawns, let him suppress it as much as he can, for if one of you says 'Haa', Satan laughs."

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