The Evil Eye In Islam and Duas for Protection

Many Muslims do not realize the gravity of the evil eye. It is a very common issue that plagues many people. In fact, many apparent illnesses, sicknesses, injuries, etc., may in fact be the effects of the evil eye. The Prophet (PBUH) said that if there was anyone thing that could precede destiny, it would be the effects of the evil eye. Hence, we must understand it and realize its importance in Duas For Protection.

We can define the evil eye as the envy or jealousy people feel toward each other. People can even admire something initially, but that can change into envy, which may cause the evil eye. We must be careful of being inflicted by the evil eye as well as ensure that we don’t end up causing the evil eye, afflicting other people with it. Negativity and resentment are among the main reasons for it.

There are some verses in the Quran that we can recite as a form of protection against various evils, including the evil eye. Moreover, the Prophet (PBUH) outlined some actions we can take and duas we can recite to help us in these situations.

What does Nazar mean in Islam?

A Nazar (from Arabic ‏نَظَر‎ Arabic pronunciation: [naðˤar], the word deriving from Arabic, meaning sight, surveillance, attention, and other related concepts) is an eye-shaped amulet believed to protect against the evil eye.

What is the Evil Eye charm?

Though often dubbed as 'the evil eye', the ocular amulet is actually the charm meant to ward off the true evil eye: a curse transmitted through a malicious glare, usually one inspired by envy.

Evil Eye and the Bath

One of the most well-known methods of curing the evil eye relates to taking a bath. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that a person who causes the evil eye should first do wudu. Then, someone should pour the same water that is used for the wudu onto the afflicted person, and if Allah wills, He will cure the person of the sickness.

The Prophet (PBUH) also said in another Hadith that if someone asks another to take a bath for the evil eye, the person should do so. In yet another Hadith, we see a story about a man who faced the effect of the evil eye. After that, the person who inflicted it performed wudu. Then, the water was poured over the afflicted person.

What is Ruqyah in Islam?

Ruqya (Arabic: رقية‎ IPA: [ruqja]) on the other hand summons jinn and demons by invoking the names of God, and to command them to abandon their mischiefs and is thought to repair damage believed caused by jinn possession, witchcraft (sihr) or the evil eye.

Ruqyah and Duas

One of the foremost methods of gaining relief from any affliction is to recite the ruqyah. This includes recitation of various surahs and verses, including Surahs Al-Fatiha, Ikhlaas, Falaq, Nas, Ayat al-Kursi, and the last two verses of Surah al-Baqarah. After reciting these surahs, we should blow onto our hands and then rub them all over our bodies.

The Prophet (PBUH) outlined various duas that we can recite for Allah’s protection from evil, and that includes the evil eye. A’udhu bi kalimaa ‘tillaa-hit taammaati min sharri ma khalaq is one of the most common duas for health and well-being. Hasbi Allahoo laa ilaahaa illaa huwa alayhi tawak kaltu wa huwa Rabb ul arsh il Azeem is another important dua we can recite for protection.

What is jealousy a sign of?

Jealousy is an often overwhelming feeling of insecurity about a potential loss or inequity in the distribution of resources. The term is also used to describe a feeling associated with being possessive of another person, such as a partner or friend.

Jealousy Is Not a Must

Many people think that the evil eye can only affect someone if jealousy is involved. However, that isn’t really the case. The Prophet (PBUH) told us that if we see something in someone else’s possession that looks nice, we should say Masha’Allah or Barak Allahu feek. That is because these are ways of praying for blessings for people. We may unwittingly inflict the evil eye without realizing it.

Conclusion

The evil eye is very real, and Muslims must understand this and do what they can to avoid its effects. The effects of the evil eye can be extremely harmful. Hence, if we look at the Quran and Sunnah, we can see this topic discussed. We should take the guidance available in the Sunnah and utilize it in our everyday lives. There are many Quranic verses and duas most powerful Verse Ayta ul Kursi, 4 Quls that we can recite for protection from the evil eye.