How Can One Protect Oneself From The Evil Eye? Is There Any Dua Against The Evil Eye?

How can one protect oneself from the evil eye? Is there any dua against the evil eye?

Although the nature and reason of evil eye are not known certainly, it is also accepted in religious terms that some people may cause negative effects with their looks. Because it is stated in the Holy Qur’an, “And the unbelievers would almost trip thee up with their eyes when they hear the message.” (Qalam, 68/51-52). Prophet Muhammad (saw) said, “Evil eye is a truth.” (Bukhari, Tibb, 36) and said for a person on whose face he saw jaundice; “Make dua for him because there is evil eye on him.” (Bukhari, Tibb, 35).

It is narrated that the Messenger of Allah (saw) recited Mu‘awwidhatayn (Falaq and Nas) surahs against the evil eye and advised his companions to recite them too (Tirmidhi, Tibb, 16; Ibn Majah, Tibb, 32).

Besides these, one may recite several duas against magic and evil eye. Prophet Muhammad (saw) used to recite this following dua in order to protect his grandchildren Hasan and Husayn from evil eye and similar negative conditions,

“I take refuge in Allah’s complete words from all kinds of devils, poisonous insects and evil eyes that affect people.” (Bukhari, Ahadith al-Anbiya, 10; see: Ibn Majah, Tibb, 36).

Also, the Messenger of Allah said, “Whoever sees a pleasant thing and says, ‘Masha’Alllah la quwwata illa billah’ (What Allah wills happens. There is no power but with Allah.), nothing can harm it.” (Bayhaqi, Shu‘ab al-iman, VI, 213).

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA