آداب التثاؤب

Yawning Etiquette

Therapeutic Practice Respiratory & Throat

Guidance to suppress a yawn where possible and to cover the mouth with the hand when one occurs.

sahih graded

إِذَا تَثَاءَبَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيُمْسِكْ بِيَدِهِ عَلَى فِيهِ

“When one of you yawns, let him place his hand over his mouth.” (meaning, not a literal translation)

Sahih Muslim 2995 Sahih

Ibn al-Qayyim's Commentary

Paired in the same hadith with a description of yawning as undesirable and best restrained where possible — commentators note the shared hygiene logic with sneezing etiquette.

Caution

None; a straightforward, low-cost hygiene habit.