17/06/2026
# The Evil Eye... A Silent Trial That Can Steal Away Happiness
A mother would look at her son with immense joy.
He had a beautiful face, bright eyes, a sharp mind, and a smile that never seemed to leave his lips. Every guest who visited their home would admire him and say:
*"MashaAllah! What a beautiful child!"*
The parents were overjoyed. They felt that Allah had blessed them with a special gift and mercy.
Then, suddenly, things began to change.
The same child who was always active and cheerful became quiet and withdrawn. His body started to weaken, his sleep was disturbed, and the glow on his face began to fade.
His parents were deeply worried.
They visited one doctor after another. Treatments continued, tests were performed, and every possible effort was made. Yet their hearts remained uneasy.
One day, an elderly family member saw the child and gently asked:
*"Is he admired and praised very often?"*
The parents replied:
*"Yes. Almost everyone comments on his beauty, intelligence, and innocence."*
The elder said:
*"Continue his medical treatment, for Allah places healing in the means He has created. But also place your child under Allah's protection. The evil eye is a reality that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ warned us about."*
He then advised them to recite Qur'anic chapters, authentic supplications, and the protective duas taught by the Prophet ﷺ.
A few days passed...
And by the mercy and grace of Allah, the child's condition began to improve.
His smile returned.
The laughter returned.
The home once again became filled with happiness.
This is not just one family's story.
It may be the story of someone you know.
Perhaps even your own.
Sometimes a successful business suddenly struggles.
Sometimes peace disappears from a home without any obvious reason.
Sometimes health declines unexpectedly.
Sometimes children begin facing difficulties that seem impossible to explain.
Not every hardship is caused by the evil eye, but Islam clearly teaches us that the evil eye is real.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
**"Al-'Aynu Haqq."**
*"The evil eye is real."*
(Bukhari & Muslim)
That is why the Prophet ﷺ not only warned us about it, but also taught us how to seek protection from it.
🌿 Recite **Surah Al-Falaq** and **Surah An-Nas** every morning and evening.
🌿 Regularly recite **Ayat al-Kursi**.
🌿 For children, recite this beautiful supplication:
**A‘eedhukuma bi kalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatin wa min kulli ‘aynin lammah.**
*"I seek protection for you in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, every harmful creature, and every evil eye."*
🌿 Recite three times every morning and evening:
**Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma‘asmihi shay’un fil-arḍi wa lā fis-samā’i wa Huwas-Samī‘ul-‘Alīm.**
These are not merely words.
They are a powerful shield granted by Allah for the believer.
Sadly, we remember many important things in life, yet we often forget the very supplications that help protect our homes, children, health, and sustenance.
That is why many Muslims today look for a reliable place where daily adhkar, authentic duas, Qur'anic chapters, and Islamic guidance can always be within reach, helping them stay connected to the remembrance of Allah every day.
**Rahatal Momineen** is one such beautiful Islamic app, providing protection duas, morning and evening adhkar, authentic supplications from the Qur'an and Sunnah, and a wealth of beneficial Islamic content in an easy-to-access format.
📱 Rahatal Momineen App:
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May Allah protect our homes, our children, our health, our livelihood, and our happiness from every evil eye, envy, and harm.
**Ameen, O Lord of the Worlds.**