The dua for when in fear of afflicting something or someone with one's eye was taught by the beloved Prophet (ﷺ). It has been narrated by many authentic resources that the evil eye is natural. Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The effect of an evil eye is a fact." (Sahih al-Bukhari 5740). Similarly, it has been narrated in Sunan Ibn Majah (Book 31, Hadith 3510) that the Prophet said: 'If anything were to overtake the Divine decree, it would be the evil eye.'
Islam encompasses all facets of life. It provides a solution and proper guidance to stay safe from the evil eye. The dua listed below are is authentic hadith narrated in multiple hadith books. Recite it when you see something you like or admire.
Home & Family Duas
In Sahih Muslim, Ibn Abbas (رضي الله عنه) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said that the evil eye is a fact and its powerful influence. He (ﷺ) further added if anything can affect destiny, it would be the impact of the evil eye. In the same hadith, the Prophet said to take a bath to avoid evil eye (Sahih Muslim Book 39, Hadith 56). When you see a person's blessings, their property, business, or life, it is advisable to say Allahumma barik 'alayhi. This would add barakah to their blessing and save them from evil eyes.
Reciting dua when fearing afflicting something or someone with one's eye has many benefits.
The foremost is to please Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) by showing love and praying for the barakah in the blessings of your fellow Muslim.
It can save the person's blessings from the evil eye.
Saying Allahumma barik 'alayhi when seeing the blessings of your fellow Muslims increases love, respect, and brotherhood.
Praying when seeing the blessings of your Muslim fellow can reduce the negativity of jealousy and help you build a stronger relationship with Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى).
Overall, this positive gesture creates a healthy and peaceful environment.
It is reported in Ibn-Majah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said that when you see the blessings of your brother, that pleases and fascinates you. You should say Allahumma barik 'alayhi. So Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) can bless him more and avoid the evil eye.
Allah is Al-Momin. This name of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) reflects mercy, kindness and love. He is the remover of fear, the giver of tranquillity and the source of faith. Recalling this name of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) in times of fear and grief can give strength and boost Iman.