Powerful Duas for Protection from Evil Eye and Nazar

Have you ever felt things suddenly start going wrong for no clear reason?
Maybe your child was healthy, but then became sick out of nowhere…
Or your business was going well, and then everything began to fall apart?

Many Muslims believe that one possible cause behind such sudden changes is the evil eye, also known as nazar. In Islam, the evil eye is real, and our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught us many duas for protection from evil eye and nazar.

In this blog post, we’ll explore simple, powerful duas and easy daily habits you can follow to protect yourself and your family by the will of Allah.

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What Is the Evil Eye (Nazar) in Islam?

The evil eye is when someone looks at you with envy, jealousy, or even admiration, but that look has a harmful effect.
Sometimes, a person doesn’t intend to harm you, but their jealousy or amazement can still affect you.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said that the evil eye is real. It can affect:

Your health

Your children

Your marriage

Your work or studies

Your peace of mind

But the good news is: Allah has given us protection through duas, dhikr, and trust in Him.

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Signs You May Be Affected by Evil Eye

Only Allah truly knows what is happening, and not every problem is due to nazar. Sometimes it’s a test, sometimes our own mistakes, and sometimes it could be from jinn or sihr (magic). But some people feel they may have the evil eye when they notice things like:

Sudden headaches or unusual tiredness

Business or income suddenly dropping for no reason

Frequent arguments at home

Children crying a lot or not sleeping well

Feeling down, upset, or anxious without knowing why

If you feel this way, don’t panic. Instead, turn to Qur’an and dua. Protection comes only from Allah.

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Most Powerful Duas for Protection from Evil Eye and Nazar

Let’s go through some of the most well-known and powerful Islamic duas for protection that you can use daily.

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1. Reciting Ayat-ul-Kursi for Protection

Ayat-ul-Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255) is one of the strongest verses of protection in the Qur’an.

Arabic:
اللّهُ لاَ إِلَـٰهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ…

(You can read the full verse from any Qur’an or app.)

Meaning in short:
Allah is the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all. Nothing can happen without His permission, and His knowledge and power cover everything.

How to use it:

Read it after every fard (obligatory) salah.

Recite it before sleeping.

Blow gently over yourself and your children after reciting it.

This simple habit is a powerful shield from evil eye, jinn, and many harms.

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2. The Three Quls – Daily Shield for You and Your Family

The last three surahs of the Qur’an are amazing for protection:

Surah Al-Ikhlas (Qul huwallahu ahad)

Surah Al-Falaq (Qul a’udhu birabbil-falaq)

Surah An-Naas (Qul a’udhu birabbin-naas)

These are often called the Three Quls.

How to read them for protection:

Recite each surah three times in the morning and evening.

After reciting, blow into your hands and wipe over your body.

Do the same for your children before sleep.

The Prophet (ﷺ) used these surahs for himself and for his grandsons Hasan and Husain (رضي الله عنهما) as protection from evil eye and harm.

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3. Sunnah Dua for Protection from Evil Eye in Children

If you’re a parent, you know how often people compliment children:
“He’s so cute!”
“She’s so smart!”

This is natural, but it can sometimes lead to nazar if people don’t say “Masha’Allah” or “BarakAllahu feek”.

Here is a powerful dua for children against evil eye that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to read:

Arabic:
أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ

Transliteration:
U‘eezukuma bi kalimaatillahit-taammah min kulli shaytaanin wa haammah, wa min kulli ‘aynin laammah.

Meaning:
“I seek protection for both of you in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and poisonous creature, and from every harmful eye.”

How to use it:

Read this over your children in the morning and evening.

You can also read it when they seem disturbed, ill, or crying excessively.

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4. A General Dua for Protection from Every Harm

Here is another simple and beautiful dua you can read for yourself and your family:

Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

Transliteration:
Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma‘a ismihi shay’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i wa huwa as-Sami‘ul-‘Aleem.

Meaning:
“In the Name of Allah, with whose Name nothing in the earth or the heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”

How to use it:

Recite this three times in the morning.

Recite it three times in the evening.

By Allah’s permission, this protects from many types of harm, including nazar.

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5. Calling on Allah with “Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa”

Sometimes, when you feel overwhelmed, a short dhikr can bring both protection and peace of heart.

Arabic:
حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ، عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ

Transliteration:
Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa, ‘alayhi tawakkaltu, wa Huwa Rabbul-‘Arshil-‘Azeem.

Meaning:
“Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god except Him. I have placed my trust in Him, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.”

Repeat this several times a day, especially when you feel afraid, worried, or under attack from nazar or jealousy.

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Practical Tips to Protect Yourself from Nazar

Dua is powerful, but our daily habits also matter. Here are some simple, practical tips:

1. Say “Masha’Allah” and “BarakAllahu feek”

When you see something you like – your own blessing or someone else’s – get used to saying:

Masha’Allah (What Allah has willed)

BarakAllahu feek (May Allah bless you)

This helps protect from evil eye and reminds us that every blessing is from Allah.

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2. Avoid Showing Off Your Blessings

In our age of social media, it’s easy to share everything:

New car

New house

Perfect family photos

Success, travel, wealth

But not everyone who sees your posts wishes good for you. Some may feel jealous, and that jealousy can turn into nazar.

Try to keep some blessings private. Show gratitude to Allah more than you show things to people.

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3. Keep a Strong Connection with Qur’an and Salah

Think of your heart like a house. When you remember Allah often, you keep your doors locked and your home protected. When you forget Allah, the doors are wide open.

Pray your five daily prayers on time.

Read at least a few verses of Qur’an daily.

Make dhikr: SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah.

A heart filled with remembrance of Allah is harder to affect with evil eye.

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Personal Reflection: A Simple Routine That Helps

Many families follow a nightly routine like this:

After Maghrib or ‘Isha, gather the children.

Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi once.

Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Naas three times each.

Blow gently into your hands and wipe over your body and your children.

It only takes a few minutes, but it brings a lot of peace. Over time, you may notice your home feels calmer, your children sleep better, and you feel more at ease.

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Final Thoughts: Trust Allah and Keep Making Dua

The evil eye and nazar are real, but they are not stronger than Allah.
No harm can reach you unless Allah allows it, and no harm can stay when He removes it.

Use these powerful duas for protection from evil eye, keep your heart connected to the Qur’an, and try to live with humility and gratitude.

If you feel affected:

Turn to Allah sincerely.

Recite the mentioned duas regularly.

Seek ruqyah from authentic Qur’anic recitation if needed.

Remember: protection, healing, and safety are only in the Hands of Allah.
Keep calling on Him – He hears every dua, even the ones you whisper in your heart.