Yes, according to Islamic tradition, Prophet Adam sneezed upon receiving his soul. This is widely recounted in various Islamic sources.
The Significance of Adam's Sneeze
The first act of Prophet Adam after receiving his soul was a sneeze, followed by the utterance of "Alhamdulillah" (All praise is due to Allah). This event is considered significant for several reasons:
- First Words of Praise: Adam's first words were an expression of gratitude to God, setting a precedent for acknowledging divine blessings.
- Divine Decree: The sneeze itself is viewed as part of God's plan, highlighting the divine orchestration of events even in seemingly mundane occurrences.
- Foundation of Sunnah: This event forms the basis for the Islamic custom of saying "Yarhamukallah" (May Allah have mercy on you) in response to someone sneezing and their subsequent declaration of "Alhamdulillah."
Multiple sources corroborate this account:
- Reference 1: "[When Adam's soul joined with his body, he sneezed, then said, 'al-hamdulillah.” Thus, the first words Adam uttered were in praising and thanking Allah." This statement, found in multiple sources, clearly states that Adam sneezed.
- Reference 2 & 3: These references further support the narrative of Adam sneezing upon receiving his soul and expressing gratitude with "Alhamdulillah."
- Reference 4: Although not directly stating that Adam sneezed, this source discusses the creation of Adam and touches on the spiritual aspect of his creation, indirectly supporting the narrative.
- Reference 7, 8, 10: The act of saying "Alhamdulillah" after a sneeze is connected directly to Adam's actions following his creation, suggesting the practice's origins are directly related to Adam sneezing.
The accounts consistently highlight the significance of Adam's sneeze and the subsequent expression of gratitude. The incident's importance lies not in the act of sneezing itself, but in its demonstration of immediate devotion and acknowledgment of God's grace.
