4 Islamic Ways to Remove Evil Eye (Nazar)
In the light of Quran and Hadith — a complete and easy guide
4 Islamic Ways to Remove Evil Eye: When a child suddenly starts crying for no clear reason, someone’s health seems to change unexpectedly, or the blessing in a matter seems to disappear, many people wonder whether the evil eye may be involved. Islam teaches that the evil eye is real, but it also gives believers ways to seek protection and relief through Qur’anic recitation, supplication, and ruqyah (reciting words of remembrance and supplication for protection and healing).
This guide presents four methods mentioned in the source material, along with the duas and Qur’anic passages associated with them. The aim is to make the practice simple and understandable so that a person can perform the recitation for themselves or for someone else.
The Evil Eye Is Real, So There Is No Need to Panic
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said,
“The evil eye is real” (Sahih Muslim).
Therefore, when someone believes they have been affected by the evil eye, the source advises remaining calm and turning to these acts of recitation and supplication. Healing is ultimately from Allah.
1. Recite Surah Al-Fatihah, Ayat al-Kursi, Al-Falaq and An-Nas
Begin by reciting Surah Al-Fatihah once, followed by Ayat al-Kursi once. Then recite Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas once each. After that, recite the following supplication and perform dam (blowing lightly after recitation) over the person who is affected. If you believe you are affected yourself, you may perform it over yourself.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ
مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ،
وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
Meaning: “I seek refuge in Allah’s perfect words from every devil, every poisonous creature, and every harmful evil eye.”
If someone cannot recite these supplications themselves, the source states that a person who knows how to recite them may recite them and perform dam over the affected person.
2. Recite the Prophetic Supplication for the Evil Eye
a supplication that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used when someone was affected by the evil eye. Recite the supplication and then say “Qum bi-idhinillah,” meaning “Rise by the permission of Allah.”
اللَّهُمَّ أَذْهِبْ حَرَّهَا
وَبَرْدَهَا وَوَصَبَهَاMeaning: “O Allah, remove its heat, its cold, and its harm.”
The source says that, by Allah’s permission, this is used to seek relief from the effect of the evil eye.
3. Recite the Last Verse of Surah Al-Qalam
A method attributed to Hasan al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) is to recite the last verse of Surah Al-Qalam three times and perform dam.
وَإِن يَكَادُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا لَيُزْلِقُونَكَ بِأَبْصَارِهِمْ لَمَّا سَمِعُوا الذِّكْرَ وَيَقُولُونَ إِنَّهُ لَمَجْنُونٌ ٥١
وَمَا هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعَالَمِينَ ٥٢Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas may be recited along with the final verses of Surah Al-Qalam, followed by dam three times.
The Chili Pepper Practice
a practice known among some elders involving seven dried chili peppers. According to the source, Surah Al-Qalam’s final verse and Surah Al-Falaq and An-Nas are recited over each chili, the seven chilies are then passed over the affected person seven times, and they are burned afterward. The source considers this practice permissible because the recitations used in it are from the Qur’an and Hadith.
4. A Recitation Used for Hasan and Husayn
another method and attributes it to a hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari. It states that the Prophet ﷺ used this supplication when performing dam over Hasan and Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them), and that Ibrahim peace be upon him also used the same method for his sons.
The sequence given in the source is:
Surah Al-Fatihah — once
Ayat al-Kursi — once
Surah Al-Falaq — once
Surah An-Nas — once
Then the following supplication — once
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ
مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ،
وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
This method may be used for oneself or one’s children. The source concludes that any of the four methods that is easy for a person may be followed calmly and with trust in Allah.
Things to Keep in Mind
If someone is affected by the evil eye, perform dam without unnecessary delay.
If the affected person cannot recite, someone who knows the recitation may recite and perform dam over them.
Choose whichever of the four methods is easiest for you; there is no need to panic.
Perform these practices with faith and trust. Healing comes only from Allah.
A Gentle Reminder
The main message is to remain calm and turn to Allah through Qur’anic recitation and supplication. these methods as ways of seeking protection and relief from the evil eye, while reminding the reader that healing is from Allah.
May Allah protect us, our children, and our families from the evil eye, the harm of Shaytan, and every difficulty. Ameen.
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