Sahih al-Bukhari #3154
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes yawning as an action influenced by Satan. He advises believers to suppress their yawns as much as possible, emphasizing that vocalizing a yawn can lead to laughter from Satan. This teaching reflects the importance of self-control and awareness of one's actions, particularly in social settings.
Modern Application
In everyday life, yawning is often seen as a natural response to tiredness. However, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of their actions and the potential distractions they may cause in social or communal situations. By controlling such impulses, one can maintain a sense of decorum.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Awareness and Shaytan because it highlights the influence of Satan in mundane actions and the need for mindfulness in one's behavior.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #3154 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Beginning of Creation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.