The evil eye was mentioned in both Quran and Hadith, so there is no denying it is real. So the person who is affected by it must seek Allah’s protection. In this article, we will go through the Dua for evil eye protection.
The Evil eye is also known as ‘Al-ayn’ “العين ” in Arabic. It is the harm or misfortune transmitted from one person to another person out of jealousy or envy. And It can be intentional or unintentional.
The Evil eye could happen since we live in a world where many people deal with stress, anxiety, and mental and physical strains. These kinds of people may sometimes be jealous of the ones who live a happy and stress-free life and they may cast the evil eye.
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “The evil eye is real, and if anything were to overtake the divine decree (al-qadar) it would be the evil eye.” [Muslim]
And in another one, he said: “The evil eye kills and makes the camel enter a pot, (i.e. has an amazing effect).”
The Holy Quran also confirms the evil eye through various verses. One of them is “and from the evil of an envier when they envy.”- Quran [113:5]
Table of Contents
1st Dua For The Evil Eye Protection
The full Dua is written in Arabic with the Diacritical as:
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لاَمَّةٍ
and Without the Diacritical:
أعوذ بكلمات الله التامة من كل شيطان وهامة ومن كل عين لامة
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Transliteration:
Auzu bi Balimati laahit taamaati wa min kulli shaitanin wa hammall, wa min kulli aynen lammah.
English Meaning is:
“I seek refuge for you both in the Perfect Words of Allah, from every devil and every poisonous reptile, and from every evil eye“
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua for protection from the evil eye word by word:
2nd Dua for protection from Evil Eye and Jealousy
The full Dua for the Envious Eye is written in Arabic with the Diacritical as:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ يُؤْذِيكَ مِنْ شر كُلِّ نَفْسٍ أَوْ عَيْنِ حَاسِدٍ اللَّهُ يَشْفِيكَ بِسم الله أرقيك
and Without the Diacritical:
بسم الله أرقيك، من كل شيء يؤذيك، من شر كل نفس أو عين حاسد، الله يشفيك، بسم الله أرقيك
Transliteration:
Bismillahi arqeek, min kulli shay’in yu’dheek, min sharri kulli nafsin aw ‘aynin haasid, Allaahu yashfeek, Bismillaahi arqeek.
The English meaning:
“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]“
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua for evil eye protection word by word:
4 Surahs for Evil Eye Protection from the Quran
Along with reciting the previous Dua constantly, it’s highly recommended to recite the following Surah from the Quran as Narrated by Aisha(R.A): The Prophet (ﷺ) ordered me or somebody else to do Ruqya (if there was danger) from an evil eye. [Sahih 5738]
And Ruqya refers to those Surah:
1. Al-Fatiha
2. Surah al-Falaq
3. Surah an-Naas
4. Ayat ul-Kursi
Hadiths about Evil Eye
Ibn ‘Abbas reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: The influence of an evil eye is a fact; if anything would precede the destiny it would be the influence of an evil eye, and when you are asked to take bath (as a cure) from the influence of an evil eye, you should take bath.
[Sahih Muslim 2188]
Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek Refuge with Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husain and say: “Your forefather (i.e. Abraham) used to seek Refuge with Allah for Ishmael and Isaac by reciting the following: ‘O Allah! I seek Refuge with Your Perfect Words from every devil and from poisonous pests and from every evil, harmful, envious eye.’ “
[Sahih al-Bukhari 3371]
6 Daily Habits for Protection from Evil Eye
The Muslim must protect himself from the devils among the evil jinn and mankind by
- Saying Mashallah to anything vulnerable to being envied.
- Putting your trust in Allah.
- Having a strong faith in Allah,
- Seeking refuge with Allah, and beseeching Him,
- Reciting the previous supplications for protection narrated from the Prophet (ﷺ)
- Reciting the Ruqya(the four: Al-Fatiha Surah al-Falaq Surah an-Naas Ayat ul-Kursi)
InshaAllah, the person will be cured and no harm will come to you.
Also if you need Dua from Sunnah to thrive in business, or life or job read: 10 Powerful Dua For Success in life, business, job, and Everything.
And if you deal with stress, anxiety, and mental and physical strains here are 7 Powerful Dua for Anxiety, Depression & Stress (Quran & Hadith)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most powerful dua for evil eye protection?
The strongest Sunnah dua is: “A‘udhu bi kalimatillahi-t-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammah, wa min kulli ‘aynin lammah” — “I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, every poisonous reptile, and every evil eye.” The Prophet ﷺ recited it over his grandsons Al-Hasan and Al-Husain (Sahih al-Bukhari 3371).
Is the evil eye real in Islam?
Yes. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The influence of an evil eye is a fact; if anything would precede the destiny it would be the influence of an evil eye” (Sahih Muslim 2188). The Quran also confirms it: “And from the evil of an envier when they envy” (Quran 113:5).
What is Nazar or Kanner?
“Nazar” (Urdu/Hindi), “Kanner” or “Kanneru” (Tamil), and “dum for nazar” all refer to the same Islamic concept — the evil eye, called al-‘ayn (العين) in Arabic. It is harm transmitted from one person to another out of jealousy or envy, intentional or unintentional.
What surahs should I recite for protection from the evil eye?
The Prophet ﷺ ordered Ruqya for protection from the evil eye (Sahih al-Bukhari 5738). The four recommended recitations are: Surah Al-Fatiha, Surah Al-Falaq (113), Surah An-Nas (114), and Ayat ul-Kursi. Recite each three times morning and evening.
What dua do I recite over someone already affected by the evil eye?
“Bismillahi arqika, min kulli shay’in yu’dhika, min sharri kulli nafsin aw ‘aynin haasid, Allahu yashfika, Bismillahi arqika” — “With Allah’s name I recite over you, from all that troubles you, from every harmful soul or envious eye. Allah will cure you. With Allah’s name I recite over you.” This is a Sunnah ruqya for those already affected.
How do I protect my children and family from the evil eye?
Six Sunnah daily habits: 1) Say “MashaAllah” on anything you admire, 2) Put your trust in Allah, 3) Maintain strong faith, 4) Seek refuge with Allah daily, 5) Recite the Prophet’s supplications for protection, and 6) Recite the four Ruqya (Al-Fatiha, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, Ayat ul-Kursi) over the children, especially morning and evening.
