Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) sneezed, he would put his hand—or his garment—over his mouth and lower—or drop—his voice therewith
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Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) sneezed, he would put his hand—or his garment—over his mouth and lower—or drop—his voice therewith.
Explanation
First: He would put his hand or garment over his mouth so that nothing would come out of his mouth or nose and hurt those around him.
Second: He would lower his voice and not raise it.
Benefits
It is recommended to put a garment, tissue paper, or the like over one's mouth and nose when sneezing lest something should come out and hurt those around him.
Lowering the voice while sneezing is required and is a sign of perfect manners and noble morals.
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