Surah Falaq And Sunnah Duas Are Your Shield Against The Evil Eye
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak
from the evil of whatever He has created,
and from the evil of the night when it grows dark,
and from the evil of those ˹witches casting spells by˺ blowing onto knots,
and from the evil of an envier when they envy.”
Reference :(Surah Al-Falaq 113:5)
Explanation:
Allah confirms the evil eye (hasad) is real.
Envy is not just jealousy of the heart, but when it turns into harm through negative intention.
Surah Falaq teaches us to seek refuge directly in Allah against this hidden danger.
The Prophet (P.B.U.H) said:
“The evil eye is real. If anything were to overtake destiny, it would be the evil eye.”
(Sahih Muslim, 2188)
Meaning:
Evil eye is powerful enough to cause harm — physical, emotional, or spiritual.
But nothing can happen outside Allah’s will; He provides protection through remembrance and dua.
3. Duas for Protection
The Prophet (P.B.U.H) used to seek refuge for Hasan and Husain (RA) with these words:
“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, poisonous pest, and every harmful eye.”
(Sunan Abu Dawud, 4737)
Psychological Connection
Envy creates social stress — people compare themselves to others and feel bitterness.
The Qur’an teaches us that envy harms the envier first by filling their heart with negativity.
Protection verses (Falaq, Naas) restore psychological safety by reminding us: no one controls our destiny except Allah.
Real-Life Reflection
Social Media Envy: Constantly posting blessings can attract jealousy — Islam teaches humility and remembering Allah (say Ma sha Allah).
Family/Friend Circles: Sometimes envy comes from those close to us. Seeking Allah’s refuge protects us silently.
Inner Envy: If we feel jealousy, Islam trains us to fight it with dua for others instead of comparison.
Takeaway for Life
The evil eye is real, but Allah’s protection is stronger.
By reciting Surah Falaq, Naas, and Prophetic duas, you cloak yourself in divine protection against envy and negativity.
