In today’s fast-moving and competitive world, many individuals silently suffer from unexplained issues—whether it’s persistent health problems, continuous failures in life, sudden breakdowns in relationships, or mental unease. Sometimes, these issues are not merely physical or emotional, but spiritual in nature.
Among the most discussed and feared elements in this domain are black magic (sihr), the evil eye (nazar), jealousy, and hatred. In Islam, these spiritual harms are real, but so is the mercy and protection of Allah. Islam equips believers with practical and powerful means to safeguard themselves.
What Is Black Magic (Sihr)?
Black magic, or “sihr” in Arabic, refers to the use of supernatural, spiritual, or occult forces with the intention of causing harm. It often involves invoking jinns, spirits, or performing specific rituals and spells.
Allah says in the Qur’an:
“And they followed what the devils had recited during the reign of Solomon. It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people magic…”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:102)
Common Symptoms of Black Magic:
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Sudden health issues without medical explanation
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Constant arguments in the household
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Unexplained fear or depression
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Sleep disturbances, nightmares
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Extreme laziness or loss of motivation
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Failed relationships or blocked marriage proposals
It is important to note that black magic cannot affect a person unless Allah wills it. The believer must always have full trust in Allah’s power and mercy.
What Is the Evil Eye (Nazar)?
The evil eye, known as “nazar”, is the harmful effect caused by a person’s gaze, usually stemming from envy or intense admiration. It is not limited to enemies—sometimes, even close friends or family members may unintentionally cause harm with their gaze if they do not say “MashaAllah” or pray for blessings.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“The evil eye is real, and if anything were to overtake the divine decree, it would be the evil eye.”
(Sahih Muslim)
The evil eye can impact:
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Children and infants
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Your home, wealth, or vehicle
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Career success
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Physical appearance
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Marital life
It is highly recommended to say “MashaAllah” when praising others and to protect yourself through regular recitation of Qur’anic verses and supplications.
Jealousy and Hate: The Hidden Spiritual Poison
Jealousy (hasad) is an internal feeling of resentment when others are blessed with something we don’t have. Hatred (bughd) arises from dislike, grudges, or animosity. Both these emotions can generate negativity and cause unseen harm.
Allah warns us in the Qur’an:
“Do they envy people for what Allah has given them of His bounty?”
(Surah An-Nisa 4:54)
Jealousy often leads to:
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Making evil dua against someone
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Attempting to destroy someone’s reputation
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Wanting the other person to lose their blessings
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Trying to block someone’s success through unfair means
These are destructive sins that not only harm the victim but also ruin the heart and soul of the one who holds envy.
What Can You Do to Protect Yourself?
Islam provides powerful and accessible ways to protect yourself from black magic, the evil eye, jealousy, and hate. You don’t need complicated rituals—only faith, sincerity, and consistency in seeking protection from Allah.
Here are 3 simplest and easiest methods you can follow daily:
1. Morning & Evening Recitations (Adhkar)
Recite the following whenever you go out or when someone enters your home:
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Ayat-ul-Kursi – (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255) – recite 3 times
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Surah Al-Falaq – recite 3 times
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Surah An-Naas – recite 3 times
After reciting, blow over yourself and your family. You can also blow over your children and loved ones, especially before going to sleep.
These are from the Sunnah and are very effective in protecting from evil jinn, black magic, and envious eyes.
2. The Powerful Dua: Manzil
“Manzil” is a powerful collection of Qur’anic verses and duas compiled from the Sunnah, used as a shield against all spiritual harm, including:
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Black magic
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Evil eye
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Possession by jinn
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Sudden fear or anxiety
You can find the text or audio recitation of Manzil easily on Google or YouTube.
How to read it:
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Recite once after Fajr
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Recite once after Maghrib
This takes about 10–15 minutes and provides spiritual protection throughout the day and night.
3. Recite the Last Ruku of Surah Al-Baqarah
Another extremely effective practice is to recite the last Ruku (section) of Surah Al-Baqarah daily:
“Amanar-Rasoolu bimaa unzila ilayhi…” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:285-286)
Surah Al-Baqarah – Last Two Verses
Arabic:
آمَنَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍۢ مِّن رُّسُلِهِۦ ۚ وَقَالُوا۟ سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ ﴿٢٨٥
لَا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا ٱكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَآ إِن نَّسِينَآ أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَآ إِصْرًۭا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُۥ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِۦ ۖ وَٱعْفُ عَنَّا وَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا وَٱرْحَمْنَآ ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَىٰنَا فَٱنصُرْنَا عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ ﴿٢٨٦﴾
Translation:
285. “The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], ‘We make no distinction between any of His messengers.’ And they say, ‘We hear and we obey. [Grant us] Your forgiveness, our Lord. To You is the [final] destination.'”
286. “Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned. Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.”
When to recite:
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After Isha prayer (before sleeping)
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will be sufficient for him.”
(Bukhari and Muslim)
This “sufficiency” includes protection from harm, help from Allah, and covering from fear.
Additional Tips for Daily Protection
1. Surah Al-Baqarah in the Home
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Satan runs away from the house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited.”
(Sahih Muslim)
Try to recite it once every 3 days or play an audio recitation in your home frequently.
2. Avoid Flaunting Your Blessings
In the age of social media, people often unknowingly expose themselves to the evil eye.
“Seek help in accomplishing your needs in secrecy, for everyone who is blessed is envied.”
(Bayhaqi)
Avoid unnecessary display of beauty, wealth, children, or success online. Say “MashaAllah” and encourage others to do so as well.
3. Give Sadaqah Regularly
Giving charity purifies your wealth and protects you from hidden harms.
“Sadaqah extinguishes sins just as water extinguishes fire.”
(Tirmidhi)
Even small daily charity (like giving food to birds or a needy person) can create a shield around you and your family.
4. Stay in Wudu (Ablution)
Staying in a state of wudu keeps the angels close and shayateen away. Try to renew your wudu frequently, especially before sleeping or going out.
5. Stay Consistent in Salah (Prayer)
Salah is your spiritual armor. Never skip it.
“Verily, Salah restrains from immorality and wrongdoing.”
(Surah Al-Ankabut 29:45)
When you perform your salah with sincerity, Allah sends His special protection over you.
6. Ruqyah (Spiritual Healing)
If you believe you are affected by black magic or the evil eye, you can perform ruqyah on yourself by:
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Reciting Qur’an on water and drinking it
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Blowing on olive oil after reciting protective verses and applying it
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Listening to specific ruqyah audio from trusted Islamic scholars
You can also seek help from a righteous ruqyah practitioner who follows the Sunnah.
Final Words: Don’t Live in Fear—Live in Faith
Remember, no black magic, no evil eye, and no jealousy can touch a believer unless Allah permits it. He is Al-Hafiz—the Best Protector.
“And whoever puts his trust in Allah, He is sufficient for him.”
(Surah At-Talaq 65:3)
You are not helpless. You have Allah, the Qur’an, and your duas. Use them consistently, build your trust in Allah, and let go of constant fear.
Summary Checklist for Protection
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Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi, Falaq, Naas (3x) daily
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Recite Manzil morning and evening
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Read the last ruku of Surah Al-Baqarah every night
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Play or read Surah Al-Baqarah in your home
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Protect your blessings from envy
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Give Sadaqah regularly
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Stay in Wudu
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Never miss your Salah
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Make Dua with sincerity
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Perform Ruqyah if affected
May Allah S.W.T protect us from all forms of harm—physical, spiritual, and unseen. May He grant us peace of mind, purity of heart, and a life filled with barakah. Ameen.