Is your child crying continuously for no apparent reason? Did your business suddenly collapse? Has your health deteriorated for no reason?
Perhaps it is the Evil Eye — find out its true signs today
Imagine — until yesterday, your child was laughing and playing, the business was going well, there was peace in the home. And then everything suddenly changed. No apparent reason, no medical illness — just a strange restlessness, exhaustion and anxiety took over. In such situations, people often say: “Perhaps the Evil Eye has been cast.”
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The question is: what are the signs of the Evil Eye? How can one tell whether it is truly the Evil Eye or some other problem? And most importantly — what guidance does the Quran and Sunnah offer for protection from the Evil Eye? This blog is a comprehensive answer to all these questions.
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What Will You Read in This Blog?
- What is the Evil Eye? — In the light of the Quran and Hadith
- Complete Signs of the Evil Eye — Physical, mental and spiritual
- Specific signs of the Evil Eye in children
- Signs of the Evil Eye on business and home
- How to differentiate between the Evil Eye and black magic?
- Who is most susceptible to the Evil Eye?
- Sunnah methods of protection from the Evil Eye
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Evil Eye? — In the Light of the Quran and Hadith
The Evil Eye (Nazar-e-Bad) refers to that spiritual effect which falls upon a person, object or animal from the envious, jealous or admiring gaze of someone, causing harm to them. This is not superstition, but a reality proven by the Holy Quran and multiple authentic hadith.
وَإِن يَكَادُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ لَيُزْلِقُونَكَ بِأَبْصَارِهِمْ
“And indeed, those who disbelieve would almost make you slip with their eyes.”
Surah Al-Qalam: 51
Allama Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “Those who deny the Evil Eye are denying the Quran and authentic ahadith — this is the utmost ignorance.”
وَلَوْ كَانَ شَيْءٌ سَابَقَ الْقَدَرَ لَسَبَقَتْهُ الْعَيْنُ، وَإِذَا اسْتُغْسِلْتُمْ فَاغْسِلُوا
“The Evil Eye is real and true. If anything could outrun Qadr (divine decree), the Evil Eye would outrun it.”
Sahih Muslim: 2188
Note: The one who casts the Evil Eye need not necessarily be an enemy — sometimes even someone who praises with love, if they forget to say ‘Masha’Allah,’ can cast the Evil Eye. Even a person can cast the Evil Eye upon themselves.
Complete Signs of the Evil Eye — Physical, Mental, and Spiritual
The signs of the Evil Eye manifest in three ways: physical, mental/psychological and spiritual. Let us understand each aspect in detail.
Physical Signs of the Evil Eye
Repeated Headaches
Persistent heaviness or pain in the head — that does not quickly heal even with medication.
Sudden Exhaustion and Lethargy
Feeling severe exhaustion without any exertion — as if all energy has been drained from the body.
Disturbed Sleep
Not being able to sleep at night, or sleeping too much — and still not feeling refreshed in the morning.
Loss of Appetite and Hunger
Sudden loss of desire to eat, discomfort in the stomach — without any apparent illness.
Burning Eyes
Unexplained burning in the eyes, heaviness or blurred vision.
Fever or Physical Pain
Pain or fever in the body that tests reveal no cause for, and does not decrease with medication.
Mental and Psychological Signs of the Evil Eye
- Sadness, despair and feeling like crying for no reason
- Not feeling interested in any task — even favourite activities feel unpleasant
- Recurring bad thoughts and whispers (waswasah)
- Constant feeling of fear and restlessness
- Weakened memory — forgetting things
- Becoming angry and irritable over small matters
- Preferring solitude — withdrawing from people
Spiritual Signs of the Evil Eye
- Not feeling focused in prayers — laziness in worship
- Not feeling like reciting the Quran, or feeling restless while reciting
- Lack of connection with the remembrance of Allah (dhikr)
- Strange dreams — frightening or disturbing dreams
- Atmosphere of restlessness and unease in the home
Important Note: These signs can also occur in other illnesses. First get a medical examination — if no medical cause is found and the signs began suddenly after someone looked at you, then consider the Evil Eye.
Specific Signs of the Evil Eye in Children
Children are most susceptible to the Evil Eye because they are innocent, beautiful and vulnerable — and people admire them without thinking when they see them. The Prophet ﷺ himself performed ruqyah on Hazrat Imam Hasan and Imam Husain (R.A.) against the Evil Eye — which is the greatest proof of this.
- Continuous crying for no reason — especially at night
- Refusing to breastfeed or eat — sudden loss of appetite
- Rapid breathing or panting without any illness
- Blank stare or a faint-like condition
- Loss of cheerfulness and happiness — a child who was always playing becomes silent
- Vomiting immediately after going to a new environment
- Fever for which tests reveal no cause
أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
“I seek refuge for you both in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every poisonous creature and from every evil eye.”
Sahih al-Bukhari: 3371 — The Prophet’s ﷺ ruqyah for Hazrat Imam Hasan and Husain (R.A.)
For Parents: Before and after taking the child to any large gathering or event, recite this du’a and blow it over them. Minimize the child’s exposure in front of those from whom there is fear of casting the Evil Eye.
Signs of the Evil Eye on Business and Home
The Evil Eye does not only affect people — it also affects homes, businesses and animals. Events of camels being struck by the Evil Eye are also mentioned in the ahadith.
Signs of the Evil Eye on Business
- A business that was running well suddenly comes to a standstill
- Obstacles and losses in every task — unable to progress despite efforts
- Customers come but do not purchase
- Unjustified arguments and conflicts among employees
- Immediate loss after someone’s praise or envious gaze
Signs of the Evil Eye on the Home
- Constant atmosphere of restlessness and tension in the home
- Problems starting after visitors come
- Household items breaking or getting damaged repeatedly
- All members of the household — children and adults — falling ill at the same time
- Sudden difficulties after a new home or new vehicle
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How to Differentiate Between the Evil Eye and Black Magic?
Many people consider the Evil Eye and black magic (sihr) to be the same — but they are two different things. See the easy comparison below:
| Aspect | Evil Eye (Nazar-e-Bad) | Black Magic (Sihr) |
| Cause | Envious or admiring gaze of someone | Act/deed of a sorcerer |
| Onset of Effect | Usually immediate — shortly after someone looks; in magic it is gradual | Gradual, after the magic is performed |
| Dreams | Ordinary dreams or disturbance | Frightening, terrifying dreams |
| Physical Effect | Fatigue, headache, weakness | Severe illness, intense physical distress |
| Treatment | Quickly healed with Prophetic ruqyah and du’a | Treatment takes time |
| Hearing Quran | Provides peace and comfort | Distress may increase |
Related Blog: Signs of Black Magic in Islam
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Who is Most Susceptible to the Evil Eye?
In the light of ahadith and the opinions of scholars, the Evil Eye most commonly affects the following people, things and circumstances:
- Beautiful and healthy children — because people admire them without thinking when they see them
- During occasions of new happiness or success — new vehicle, new home, new job
- A person who displays their blessings — showing physical beauty, wealth or skill
- Those in close proximity to envious people — those who harbour envy in their hearts
- When ‘Masha’Allah’ is not said — the one offering praise forgets to say it
- Animals and crops — beautiful camels, cows and lush crops
Clarifying a Misconception: The Evil Eye has no relation to the colour of the eyes — as it is commonly believed that ‘a person with blue eyes casts the Evil Eye.’ This is not proven by ahadith. The Evil Eye is related to the spiritual condition of the observer’s heart and their abandonment of the remembrance of Allah.
Sunnah Methods of Protection from the Evil Eye
The Prophet ﷺ taught such practices for protection from the Evil Eye that are both easy and very effective. These are preventive measures — to be adopted before the Evil Eye is cast.
| (1) Reciting the Two Protective Surahs Morning & Evening Recite Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas and Surah Al-Ikhlas three times each, and pass your hands over your entire body — this is the easiest and most powerful protection. | (2) Cultivating the Habit of Saying ‘Masha’Allah’ Whenever you see something good — whether yours or someone else’s — immediately say ‘Masha’Allah.’ This acts as a barrier against the evil eye. |
| (3) Daily Recitation of Ayatul Kursi Reciting Ayatul Kursi every morning and evening protects against every calamity — this is the command of the Prophet ﷺ. Read our detailed blog. | (4) Keeping Your Blessings Private Do not display every good thing in front of everyone. Hazrat Uthman (R.A.) also advised: conceal your blessings. |
| (5) Daily Ruqyah on Children The du’a of the Prophet ﷺ: ‘U’eethukuma bi kalimaatillaahi’t-taammati…’ — blow this over children daily, especially before they sleep. | (6) Reliance (Tawakkul) on Allah The greatest means of protection is complete reliance on Allah. Keep firm conviction in your heart that benefit and harm belong solely to Allah. |
The Propheticﷺ Method of Removing the Evil Eye
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the very first sign of the Evil Eye?
The most common and first sign of the Evil Eye is sudden unexplained exhaustion, lethargy and restlessness. No physical illness is present but the temperament feels dull, no interest in work — this can be an early symptom of the Evil Eye.
Q: Do children get the Evil Eye more?
Yes. Because children are beautiful, innocent and vulnerable, the effect of the Evil Eye on them is rapid. The Prophet ﷺ himself performed ruqyah on Hazrat Imam Hasan and Imam Husain (R.A.) — which is the greatest proof of this.
Q: Does the Evil Eye heal with medical treatment?
The Evil Eye is a spiritual effect — its true treatment is through Quranic ruqyah, du’a and Sunnah practices. If there is also a physical illness, do visit a doctor as well, because Islam commands both. Our treatment blog contains 14 proven methods.
Q: Can a person cast the Evil Eye on themselves?
Yes. It is mentioned in the ahadith that a person can cast the Evil Eye on their own belongings or themselves. Therefore, when any of your belongings or your child seems good to you, saying ‘Masha’Allah’ is essential.
Q: What is the easiest method of protection from the Evil Eye?
Reciting Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas and Surah Al-Ikhlas three times each morning and evening is the easiest and most Sunnah method of protection from the Evil Eye. The Prophet ﷺ himself had made this a regular practice.
Q: How long does the effect of the Evil Eye take to end?
With Sunnah ruqyah and treatment, the effect of the Evil Eye usually ends quickly. However, it depends on the intensity of the Evil Eye and the regularity of the treatment. Our treatment blog contains 14 proven methods.
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Q: Are envy (hasad) and the Evil Eye the same thing?
No. Envy is an evil emotion of the heart, while the Evil Eye is an effect of the eye. Sometimes the Evil Eye can even be cast without envy — for example, someone admires while praising but does not say ‘Masha’Allah.’
Q: Do people with blue eyes cast the Evil Eye more?
There is no specification of any particular colour in the hadith. The Evil Eye is not related to eye colour, but rather to the spiritual condition of the observer’s heart and their abandonment of the remembrance of Allah. This is merely a common misconception.
Conclusion — Do Not Fear the Evil Eye; Be Cautious and Keep Complete Trust in Allah
The Evil Eye is a reality proven by the Quran and hadith — but becoming consumed by fear of it is not necessary. A Muslim who keeps complete reliance upon Allah, maintains the Sunnah adhkar morning and evening, and makes the Quran their companion — they remain protected from every calamity.
Recognise the signs of the Evil Eye, immediately adopt the Sunnah treatment, and keep trust in Allah. For detailed treatment, do read our blog:
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Source & Attribution
This informational and spiritual article is taken from the well-known work ‘Aa’inah-e-Futoohat’ Volume 1, by Hazrat Sarkar Peer Abu Noman Rizvi Saifi (may his high blessings be prolonged). If this article has proven beneficial to you, do share your valuable opinion and share it with your friends and loved ones so that more and more people may benefit from it.
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