Comprehensive Duas for Protection Against the Evil Eye
Dua Name / Reference | Arabic Text | Transliteration | Translation | Usage |
1. Surah Al-Falaq (Qur’an 113) | بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ | Bismillāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm Qul a‘ūdhu birabbil-falaq Min sharri mā khalaq Wa min sharri ghāsiqin idhā waqab Wa min sharri an-naffāthāti fil-‘uqad Wa min sharri ḥāsidin idhā ḥasad | “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak From the evil of that which He created And from the evil of darkness when it settles And from the evil of the blowers in knots And from the evil of an envier when he envies.’” | - Recite 3 times in the morning and evening. - Use anytime you need protection from specific harms. |
2. Surah An-Nas (Qur’an 114) | بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ إِلَٰهِ النَّاسِ مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ | Bismillāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm Qul a‘ūdhu birabbin-nās Malikin-nās Ilāhin-nās Min sharri l-waswāsi l-khannās Alladhī yuwaswisu fī ṣudūrin-nās Minal-jinnati wan-nās | “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, The Sovereign of mankind, The God of mankind, From the evil of the whisperer who withdraws, Who whispers in the breasts of mankind, Among jinn and among men.’” | - Recite 3 times in the morning and evening. - Often recited after Surah Al-Falaq for comprehensive protection. |
3. Ayat al-Kursi (Qur’an 2:255) | اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ... وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ | Allāhu lā ilāha illā huwa l-ḥayyu l-qayyūm... Wa huwa l-‘aliyyu l-‘aẓīm | “Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth... And He is the Most High, the Most Great.” | - Recite after each obligatory prayer. - For ongoing protection day and night. |
4. Prophetic Supplication (From the Sunnah) | أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ | A‘ūdhu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥazan, wa a‘ūdhu bika minal-‘ajzi wal-kasal, wa a‘ūdhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa a‘ūdhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijāl | “I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from incapacity and laziness, and I seek refuge in You from cowardice and miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.” | - Recite anytime you feel vulnerable to negative energies. - Especially helpful against fears or anxieties. |
5. Seeking Refuge in Allah’s Perfect Words | أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ | A‘ūdhu bikalimātillāhi al-tāmmāti min sharri mā khalaq | “I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.” | - Recite daily, particularly in the morning and evening. - Before starting important tasks or traveling. |
6. Seeking Refuge from All Evil | اللّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ، إِنَّكَ لَا تُخْلِفُ الْمِيعَادَ | Allāhumma innī a‘ūdhu bika min sharri kulli shay’in anta ākhidhun bināṣiyatihi, innaka lā tukhliful mī‘ād | “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of every creature You have power over. Surely You do not fail in Your promise.” | - Recite morning and evening. - For comprehensive protection from all forms of harm. |
7. In the Name of Allah for Protection | بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ، وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ | Bismillāhi llaḏī lā yaḍurru ma‘asmihi shay’un fi l-arḍi walā fi s-samā’, wa Huwa s-Samī‘u l-‘Alīm | “In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing is harmed on earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” | - Recite upon waking up, before sleeping, and anytime urgent protection is needed. |
Additional Recommendations for Enhanced Protection
Below is a concise table of practices that, when combined with the above duas, help fortify you against the evil eye and other spiritual harms.
Recommendation | Description |
Regular Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) | Recite phrases such as SubḥānAllāh (Glory be to Allah), Alḥamdulillāh (All praise is due to Allah), Allāhu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest), and Lā ilāha illallāh (There is no deity but Allah). Consistent remembrance strengthens your faith and protects from negative influences. |
Maintain Good Intentions | Perform good deeds sincerely to attract Allah’s mercy and reduce envy. Sincerity in worship and actions helps shield against harm. |
Avoid Flaunting Blessings | Exercise modesty when sharing personal achievements or possessions. Excessive display can stir envy (ḥasad). Show gratitude to Allah and attribute all blessings to Him. |
Seek Allah’s Protection Regularly | Recite the listed duas daily—especially after prayers, before sleeping, and upon waking up. Consistency in supplication reinforces your reliance on Allah’s protection. |
Ruqyah (Spiritual Healing) | If severely affected, seek Ruqyah from a knowledgeable, trustworthy individual. Ruqyah involves the recitation of Quranic verses and prophetic supplications over the afflicted person for healing and protection. |
Engage in Charity (Ṣadaqah) | Giving charity purifies wealth and invites blessings. It diminishes envy and fosters goodwill in the community. |
Fasting and Voluntary Prayers | Observing voluntary fasts (e.g., Mondays and Thursdays) and performing Nafl (extra) prayers increase spiritual fortitude and draw you closer to Allah, thereby strengthening your protection against the evil eye. |
Surround Yourself with Good Company | Keep the company of the righteous and positive. A supportive environment and faithful companions reduce exposure to envy and negative influences. |
Self-Reflection & Personal Growth | Regularly evaluate your character and deeds, striving for continuous improvement. Strong faith, good manners, and humility help ward off spiritual harm and attract divine protection. |
How to Incorporate Duas Into Daily Life Effectively
Schedule Them: Recite Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, and other protective duas every morning upon waking and every evening before sleeping.
After Obligatory Prayers: Include Ayat al-Kursi after each farḍ (obligatory) prayer.
Understand the Meanings: Reflect on the translations to deepen sincerity and connection.
Combine with Good Deeds: Pair dua with kindness, charity, and positive actions to reinforce spiritual protection.
Stay Consistent: Make dua a regular habit, not just an occasional practice.
Conclusion
By consistently reciting these duas, adhering to the recommended practices, and maintaining sincerity and gratitude, you can effectively seek Allah’s protection from the evil eye and other forms of spiritual harm.
May Allah protect you from all harm and grant you peace, prosperity, and well-being in this life and the Hereafter. Ameen.