Breathing while reciting a surah in salaah

Q: 

1. During Salah, while I am reciting a surah or something else, must I stop reciting to breathe in or out through my mouth and then continue or can I keep on reciting while I take a breath? 

2. The same question as above for yawning.

A: 

1. You can breathe while reciting. 

2. Try to suppress the yawn while reciting. However, if you cannot, then place the back of your right hand on your mouth while yawning. Thereafter, you should continue the recitation.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)