The Islamic paradigm in the prevention and the treatment of the harmful influences of the evil eye, Jinn possession and witchcraft is based on the paradigm of monotheism, oneness of God and trust in God only. The literature will be drawn from the Qur’an, Sunnah, scholars and the clinical experiences of faith healers and Imams. Seeking refuge with Allah is the most important aspect of Islamic interventions to fight against all human and Jinn evils. The Prophets and Messengers incessantly seek refuge with Allah as indicated in several verses of the Qur’an. The most common way of seeking refuge with Allah is to say, I seek refuge with Allah, from the accursed shaytan. In terms of prevention of evil eye, this is done by seeking Allah’s blessings...
The seeking of blessings from Allah would cancel out the evil eye that someone has put on another person. For the protection against Jinn possession, people should recite the supplication prescribed by the Prophet for refuge and protection. One of the Prophetic supplications for refuge and protection is to say: I seek refuge with the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of what He has created. This chapter examines the prevention and protection of Muslims in relation to the evil eye and Jinn.
Evil eye, Jinn possession and witchcraft are real and part of the fabric of beliefs of Muslims. Many Muslims can mistake mental illness for evil eye, Jinn possession and witchcraft. Mental health problems are primarily psychological or physical in origin, whereas evil eye, Jinn possession and witchcraft are primarily psycho-spiritual. Muslims in general make limited use of counsellors and mental health services. There are potential barriers that occur at different levels that inhibit Muslims accessing mental health services. The barriers include cultural and traditional beliefs about mental health problems, stigma, lack of knowledge and familiarity of mental health services and the use ‘informal-indigenous resources.’ The somatisation of mental health problems also acts as a barrier to access services as the patients may perceive their problems as a physical or spiritual problem rather than psychological problems. Imams, faith leaders and traditional healers are usually the first point of contact for many Muslims who are seeking support with depression, anxiety obsessional compulsive disorder, and psychosis, Jinn and witchcraft possession. Imams, faith leaders and traditional healers are de facto health educators and mental healthcare providers.
Psychoeducation and preventive health education should also be part of the role Iman or faith leaders in collaboration with mental health practitioners in raising awareness, educating the community about mental health problems and challenging the stigma about seeking mental health treatment. Whereas mental health professionals can teach imams to recognise mental illness, Islamic religious professionals can in turn educate health professionals about the importance of religious factors in psychiatric disorders. The collaboration and communication should be strengthened between mental healthcare professionals and Imams or faith leaders to facilitate proper referrals and improve access to culturally appropriate mental health services.
Guardian angels are always working behind the scenes in your life to protect you from evil. They may engage in spiritual warfare with fallen angels who intend to harm you, working to prevent evil plans from becoming reality in your life.
What should I recite for protection?
"O Allah protect me from my front, behind me, from my right and my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being taken unaware from beneath me."
Which Surah is for protection from evil?
The Verse of Evil Eye (Arabic: آیه وَإِن يَكَادُ) is verse 51 and 52 of Al-Qalam (Q68:51-52) in the Quran. It is usually recited for protection from the evil eye.
To protect yourself from the evil eye, you should:
- Get close to Allah;
- Read the Quran;
- Make a lot of du’a;
- Recite the adhkar, and
- Use ruqyah as it is one of the greatest remedies that the believer should use regularly.
OTHER MEANS OF PROTECTION
Finally, I found some types of protection aside from spoken prayers :
dates:The Prophet (peace and blessing upon him) said, “Whoever eats seven pressed dates every morning before eating any food, will not be affected by poison or sihr [witchcraft]!”
Preferably, you’re eating ajwa, a kind of date grown in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
This is from Al-Bukhari, one of the major collections of Sunni Islam: 10/249, the Book of Medicine, Chapter: Treatment of Sorcery With 'Ajwah.)
ablution (wudu):First think about your niyyah (intention) in performing ablution to cleanse yourself of impurities.
Say, “Bismillah,” which means “in the name of Allah.”
Wash your right hand up to the wrist (and between the fingers) three times.
Repeat with the left hand.
Rinse your mouth and spit out the water three times and rub the teeth with a miswak, a teeth-cleaning twig.
This site has a more elaborate form of wudu that includes putting water up your nose and washing your feet.
Do this and you’ll be protected by an angel and therefore immune to black magic.
potty prepping:Apparently, Satan likes to lurk in bathrooms. So before you go in, you might want to say, “O Allah! I seek refuge in you from the male/female Satans.” The Devil apparently likes to hide in “this filthy place, which is the home of Satanic jinn,” according to Al-Bukhari.
Evil eye: The evil eye is a supernatural belief in curse, brought about by a malevolent glare, usually given to a person when one is unaware. It dates back at least to Greek classical antiquity, 6th century BC where it appeared on Chalcidian drinking vessels, known as 'eye-cups', as a type of apotropaic magic.
What is the evil eye theory?
In essence, the curse of the evil eye is not a complicated concept; it stems from the belief that someone who achieves great success or recognition also attracts the envy of those around them. That envy in turn manifests itself as a curse that will undo their good fortune.
What are the rules of the evil eye?
But, the general rule dictates that the evil eye stands for bad luck and it is responsible for casting curses, bring misfortune, and inflict injuries into someone's life. The evil eye is believed to be cast by malevolent glares from envious and ill-intentioned individuals.
A quasi-universal symbol of protection, the evil eye is referred to as μάτι (mati) in Greek. The concept and the significance of the evil eye is especially prominent in the Mediterranean and West Asia.
The Eye of Evil: One of the most powerful examples of evil eye amulets in the Middle East and Africa is Hamsa, also known as the "Hand of Fatima." Hamsa is a hand symbol with evil eyes on the palm of your hand. Hamsa can be used for wallpaper or jewelry to prevent evil eyes.
What culture is the evil eye?
Belief in the evil eye is ancient and ubiquitous; it occurred in ancient Greece and Rome, in Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions, and in indigenous, peasant, and other folk societies, and it has persisted throughout the world into modern times.
