“The evil eye is real,” the Prophet ﷺ said (Sahih Muslim). In Pakistan and across South Asia we call it nazar lagna. It is not superstition — but neither should every difficulty be blamed on it. Understanding nazar properly brings both protection and peace of mind.
How the evil eye happens
Nazar comes from admiration or envy without remembering Allah. It can come from strangers, but also from relatives and friends who mean no harm. That is why the Sunnah teaches us to say “Ma sha Allah” and to pray for barakah whenever we admire something.
Signs people commonly notice
- A healthy, cheerful child suddenly becomes unwell, cries constantly or refuses food.
- A business that was doing well slows down soon after being praised.
- Sudden fatigue, headaches or loss of interest that doctors cannot explain.
- Tension in a home that was peaceful, often after a celebration or a shared photo.
Always rule out medical causes first. Spiritual and medical care work together.
Sunnah protection for you and your family
- Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi after every fard prayer and before sleeping.
- Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas three times each morning and evening, and blow over yourself and your children.
- Say “A‘udhu bi kalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq” three times in the evening.
- Say “Ma sha Allah, la quwwata illa billah” whenever you admire your own or someone else’s blessing.
- Be modest about what you share, especially photos of children and new possessions online.
If you believe nazar has already affected your family, Ruqyah with the Quran is the Sunnah cure. Warsi Bangali can guide you through it step by step.