To seek protection from the evil eye and negative energy in Islam, several duas and practices are recommended:
Dua for Protection from Evil Eye
- A’oothu bikalimaatil-laahit-taammaati min sharri maa khalaqa
- Translation: “I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.”[5]
Recitation of Specific Surahs
- Surah Al-Falaq (Chapter 113) and Surah An-Nas (Chapter 114): These surahs are specifically meant for seeking protection from various types of harm, including the evil eye and envy[2][4].
- Surah Al-Fatihah (Chapter 1): The opening chapter of the Quran is also a form of protection and a means of seeking Allah’s blessings[2].
Ayat al-Kursi
- Al-Baqarah 2:255: This verse from Surah Al-Baqarah is known for providing strong protection against evil[2][4].
Other Duas
- “A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim”
- Translation: “I seek refuge with Allah from the accursed devil”[2].
- “Allahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhoorihim wa na’udhu bika min shuroorihim”
- Translation: “O Allah, we make You a shield against them and seek refuge in You from their evils”[2][4].
- “Bismillahi arqik, min kulli shay’in yu’dhik, min sharri kulli nafsin aw `ayni hasid, Allahu yashfik, bismillahi arqik.”
- Translation: “With the Name of Allah. I recite over you (to cleanse you) from all that troubles you, and from every harmful mischief and from the evil of the eyes of an envier. Allah will cure you; and with the Name of Allah, I recite over you”[3].
General Protection Dua
- “Allaahumma ‘innaa naj’aluka fee nuhoorihim wa na’oothu bika min shuroorihim.”
- Translation: “O Allah, we ask you to restrain them by their necks and we seek refuge in you from their evil”[4].
By reciting these duas and engaging in acts of charity and generosity, Muslims can seek Allah’s protection and healing from the harmful effects of the evil eye.
