Dua for the Evil Eye

August 13, 2026

Nazar İçin Okunacak Dua Okunuşu ve Anlamı

Explanation

This is a short dua recited over a person believed to have been struck by the evil eye. The source book states that after the dua, the person it is recited over should be told “Qum bi-idhnillahi ta’ala” (Rise by Allah’s permission).

Dua Text

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ اَللَّهُمَّ أَذْهِبْ حَرَّهَا وَبَرْدَهَا وَحَبَسَهَا

Transliteration

Bismillah, Allahumma adhhib harraha wa bardaha wa habasaha.

Meaning

In the name of Allah. O Allah! Remove its heat, its cold and its stiffness.

What Is Asked in This Dua

In this short dua, the servant begins with the basmala, first saying “In the name of Allah”; in this way they affirm that the power of the words recited against the evil eye comes from Allah. Then Allah is asked to remove the discomfort of the person believed to have been struck by the evil eye.

In the dua, the effect of the evil eye is described in three states: “its heat, its cold and its stiffness.” These expressions point to symptoms seen in the person, such as hot flushes, chills and sluggishness. The servant asks Allah to lift all of these symptoms. The source book states that after the dua, the person it is recited over should be told “Qum bi-idhnillahi ta’ala” (Rise by Allah’s permission); this emphasizes that recovery happens by Allah’s permission. Though short, the dua presents every aspect of the evil eye’s effect to Allah.

When and How to Recite

The Dua for the Evil Eye is recited over a person believed to have been struck by the evil eye. The source book mentions no specific time or number of recitations; it can be recited at any time when needed.

The book states that after the dua, the person it is recited over should be told “Qum bi-idhnillahi ta’ala” (Rise by Allah’s permission). Being in a state of wudu is preferable, and it is good to recite it while reflecting on its meaning. Those who find the Arabic difficult may also make the dua using its meaning in their own language.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the dua for the evil eye recited?

It is recited over a person believed to have been struck by the evil eye, at any moment it is needed; the source book specifies no particular time.

How is the dua for the evil eye recited?

One begins with the basmala and recites the dua; the book states that afterwards the person it is recited over should be told “Qum bi-idhnillahi ta’ala” (Rise by Allah’s permission).

Is there a set number of times to recite the dua for the evil eye?

The source book mentions no specific number of recitations; reciting it sincerely is enough.

Source

Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 588.

The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?

Published: 13 August 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026