A hadith in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim says: "The evil eye is real." That is why Islam also teaches ways to protect against it.
Daily protection
- Ayat-ul-Kursi morning and evening
- Surah Ikhlas, Falaq and Nas three times each, morning and evening
- Bismillah and the Sunnah supplication when leaving home
Reciting over children
The Prophet ﷺ used to recite these words over Hasan and Hussain (RA) for protection (Sahih Bukhari):
أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
U'eezukuma bi kalimatillahit-tammah, min kulli shaitanin wa hammah, wa min kulli 'aynin lammah.
I seek protection for you both in the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every poisonous creature, and from every harmful eye.
What to say when you see something good
When you see something good that belongs to someone, pray for blessing for them — for example "MashaAllah" or "BarakAllahu feek". A hadith teaches that praying for blessing prevents the harm of the evil eye.
Health problems
If children or family members have ongoing health problems, always get medical treatment from a doctor. Prayers and guidance go alongside treatment, never instead of it.
Results of prayers, practices and guidance depend on each person's circumstances; no specific outcome or timeframe is promised. For health problems, always consult a doctor.
