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The evil eye is real and dangerous

 The evil eye is real and extremely dangerous. The Messenger of Allah (Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam) wanted to emphasise how serious it is which is indicated in the below hadiths. 


Ibn ‘Abbas reported Allah’s Messenger as saying: “The influence of ‘ayn is a fact; if anything would precede the destiny it would be the influence of the eye (Sahih Muslim)


It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amir bin Rabi’ah, from his father, that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “The evil eye is real.” (ibn Majah)



Some situations when you can get ‘Ayn


* Expressing amazement at something without asking Allah to bless it. For example you see a nice car and you say “WOW” and you don’t invoke the blessings of Allah nor mention Him – you can easily give the evil eye to that person or put it on that thing – so it will have an accident or always be unreliable


* When you see something that is really pleasing or cute - for example children easily get the ‘ayn because they are often praised for their cuteness and their actions. 


* Due to jealousy/envy – so someone who has a diseased heart sees something that you have or a quality you possess and he is envious of you.  This festers in his heart and can cause major problems for you


* When you look at yourself and become impressed at your beauty etc. You don’t thank Allah and you can give yourself the eye



How to protect from the ‘Ayn


* If you see something that you like, or that is cute, or that you appreciate; invoke the blessings of Allah for that thing. Say something like Allahumma baarik, BarakAllahu feek.


“This is the safest method (i.e. to say Allahumma baarik etc), and the method which is most apparent from the wording of the hadith.



* Seek refuge with Allah from the evil eye for yourselves and your children. 


* Do not openly flaunt your blessings – ESPECIALLY NOT ONLINE!


* Surround yourself with the shield of adhkaar morning and evening – see the book “The Fortress Of The Muslim”


➔ Should you fear the evil eye?


Take your precautions, place your trust in Allah and live life! Do not live in constant fear of Ayn! But at the same time do not become negligent of it and use what is mentioned from the Quran and Sunnah as a barrier against it.

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