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Is it permissible to praise Allah or seek refuge in Allah from Satan when sneezing or yawning during prayer?

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Sneezing is from Allah and yawning is from Satan. It is recommended for one who sneezes to praise Allah. As for one who yawns, no hadith has been reported that he should seek refuge with Allah from Satan, but if he were to seek refuge, it would be good, because seeking refuge with Allah for protection from Satan is required, especially since yawning, which is from Satan, has occurred. There is no harm in seeking refuge [with Allah] during prayer with the intention of supplication.

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