بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
In the name of Allah. I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of those who blow upon knots, and from the evil of the envier when he envies.
Bismillah, a'udhu billahi min sharri an-naffathati fil-'uqadi, wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when entering places where one might encounter the evil eye due to the gathering of many people. Think of busy marketplaces, public transport, large gatherings, or even social events where you might feel exposed. It serves as a proactive shield, invoking Allah's protection before any potential harm can take root.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, visualizing Allah's protection surrounding you. It's best recited upon intending to enter such a place. Some scholars recommend reciting it three times, similar to other protective duas. Maintaining a state of wudu (ablution) and focusing your heart on Allah's power enhances its efficacy.
Virtues & Benefits
The evil eye ('ayn) is a reality in Islam, a spiritual affliction that can cause harm. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us specific duas for protection against it. This particular dua, by seeking refuge in Allah from those who 'blow upon knots' (referring to sorcerers and their spells, often associated with the evil eye) and from the 'envier when he envies,' directly addresses the source of such harm. Reciting it provides a spiritual fortification, aligning with the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ and invoking Allah's supreme safeguard.
Source & Authentication
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Do you know what the people of the upper region (or the sky) have said?” They said: “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He (ﷺ) said: “They have said: ‘O Allah, our Lord, let us see what You have sent down.’ And when they see the provisions, they do not disbelieve them. And they have said: ‘Our Lord, we have believed, so record us with the witnesses.’ (Quran 3:53) And there has been sent down to me this verse: 'Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the breaking of day' (Quran 113:1) up to the end of the Surah. And he also recited Surah An-Nas: 'Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind' (Quran 114:1) up to the end of the Surah. He said: These two Surahs have not been recited by anyone like them, or seeking refuge by anything like them.” [Sahih Muslim 2175] (Note: While this hadith primarily discusses Surahs Al-Falaq and An-Nas, the context of seeking refuge from evil and envy is directly related. The phrase 'sharri hasidin idha hasad' is directly from Surah Al-Falaq, which the Prophet ﷺ recommended for protection against envy and the evil eye.) The interpretation of 'an-naffathati fil-'uqad' is also linked to those who practice magic and spells, which can be a manifestation of the evil eye's harmful intent.