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Dua for Protection from the Evil Eye (Nazar)

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لامَّةٍ
A'udhu bi kalimatillahit-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatin wa min kulli 'aynin lammatin.
"I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every poisonous reptile, and from every evil eye."
Sahih Al-Bukhari 3371

Spiritual Benefits

The Prophet (PBUH) used to seek refuge for his grandsons, Hasan and Husayn, using this exact dua. It provides an iron-clad spiritual shield against the 'Nazar' (evil eye) of jealous people.

When Should I Say This Dua?

Recite this over your children daily, or recite it for yourself before entering a gathering.

Proper Etiquette (Sunnah)

Blow lightly over yourself or your children after reciting.