DUA for Evil Eye in Islam – Quranic Protection Supplications
The evil eye (Al-‘Ayn) is a spiritual harm caused by jealousy, envy, or excessive admiration. It can bring sickness, financial loss, emotional distress, and difficulties in life. Islam strongly acknowledges the reality of the evil eye, and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught various Duas and Quranic verses to seek protection and healing. Reciting a powerful DUA for Evil Eye can help safeguard against its harmful effects and bring peace, health, and security.
This article will cover:
✅ What is the evil eye in Islam?
✅ How does the evil eye affect a person?
✅ 5 Quranic verses for protection from the evil eye
✅ Authentic Duas taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
✅ Symptoms of the evil eye and how to treat it
✅ Sunnah practices to prevent and remove the evil eye
By following Islamic teachings, we can safeguard ourselves and our loved ones from the effects of the evil eye.
🌿 What is the Evil Eye in Islam?
The evil eye occurs when someone admires or envies another person’s wealth, beauty, success, or children without saying “MashaAllah” (By the will of Allah). This jealousy can lead to harm, sickness, or loss.
📖 Hadith on the Reality of the Evil Eye
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“The evil eye is real, and if anything were to overtake the divine decree, it would be the evil eye.”
(Sahih Muslim 2188)
This Hadith proves that the evil eye is powerful and can cause significant harm. However, Allah has also provided ways to protect ourselves, which we will explore in this article.
🌿 How Does the Evil Eye Affect a Person?
The evil eye can impact a person in different ways, including:
✅ Sudden physical illness or unexplained fatigue
✅ Loss of blessings in wealth, business, or career
✅ Mental distress, depression, or anxiety
✅ Difficulties in relationships or marriage
✅ Children becoming disobedient or falling sick frequently
✅ Obstacles in achieving goals despite efforts
If these symptoms appear suddenly without medical reasons, it may be due to the evil eye, and Islamic remedies should be used.
🌿 Quranic Verses for Protection from the Evil Eye
The Holy Quran contains many powerful verses that serve as protection from harm, including the evil eye. Here are five important verses:
📖 Quranic Verse #1 – Surah Al-Falaq (Protection from Jealousy)
وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
“And from the evil of an envier when he envies.”
(Surah Al-Falaq 113:5)
✔ Surah Al-Falaq is a powerful shield against the evil eye and jealousy.
📖 Quranic Verse #2 – Surah Al-Nas (Seeking Allah’s Protection)
مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ
“From the evil of the retreating whisperer.”
(Surah Al-Nas 114:4)
✔ Reciting Surah Al-Nas daily protects from spiritual harm and negative energies.
📖 Quranic Verse #3 – Ayat-ul-Kursi (The Ultimate Protection)
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ
“Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence…”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255)✔ Ayat-ul-Kursi is a shield against all types of harm, including the evil eye.
📖 Quranic Verse #4 – Prophet Yaqub’s (AS) Advice
Prophet Yaqub (AS) warned his sons about avoiding envy and evil eye:
لَا تَدْخُلُوا مِنۡۢ بَابٍۢ وَٰحِدٍۢ وَٱدۡخُلُوا۟ مِنۡۢ أَبۡوَٰبٍۢ مُّتَفَرِّقَةٍ
“Do not enter [the city] from one gate but enter from different gates…”
(Surah Yusuf 12:67)✔ Taking precautions is part of protecting oneself from the evil eye.
📖 Quranic Verse #5 – The Quran as a Healing
وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ ٱلْقُرْءَانِ مَا هُوَ شِفَآءٌۭ وَرَحْمَةٌۭ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
“And We send down the Quran as a healing and mercy for the believers.”
(Surah Al-Isra 17:82)✔ Reciting the Quran regularly acts as spiritual healing.
🌿 Authentic Duas for Protection from the Evil Eye
1. The Dua for General Protection
The Prophet ﷺ used to recite this Dua for Hasan and Husayn (RA):
أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ، مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
“I seek refuge for you both in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, every poisonous creature, and every evil eye.”
(Sunan Abu Dawood 4737)✔ This is a powerful Dua for protecting children and family members.
2. The Istiadha – Seeking Allah’s Refuge
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.”
(Sahih Muslim 2708)✔ Recite this three times every evening for protection.
🌿 Sunnah Remedies to Prevent the Evil Eye
To avoid the evil eye, follow these Islamic practices:
✅ Say “MashaAllah” when admiring something
✅ Recite Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas daily
✅ Give Sadaqah (charity) to remove harm
✅ Use Ruqya (Quranic healing)
✅ Avoid sharing too much about your blessings
🌿 Conclusion
The evil eye is real, and its harmful effects are mentioned in the Quran and Hadith. However, Allah has provided protection through powerful Duas, Quranic verses, and Sunnah practices.
By reciting Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, Ayat-ul-Kursi, and authentic Duas, we can seek Allah’s refuge and stay safe.May Allah protect us all from the evil eye and bless us with good health, happiness, and success. Ameen! 🤲
