The Effects of Hasad and Remedies

When someone envies another person and dislikes the blessings bestowed upon them by Allah, they may resort to harmful actions like practicing magic. The effects of this envy, known as hasad, can be far-reaching:

1. Health Issues Envy can lead to various health problems and ailments for the person who is the target of envy.
2. Poor Provisions The envious person's negative feelings may impact the financial and material well-being of the individual they envy, leading to a lack of provision.
3. Difficulty Finding Employment Those affected by hasad might face challenges in finding suitable job opportunities.
4. Frequent Breakage of Personal Items Envy can cause a series of unfortunate events, leading to the constant breakage of personal belongings like mobile phones, cars, or appliances.
5. Poor Concentration and Memory The individual experiencing hasad may struggle with diminished concentration and memory, affecting their daily life and productivity.

Envy's Prevalence and Causes

The prevalence of envy can be attributed, in part, to the widespread use of technology and social media platforms. Many individuals share their personal lives on platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, which can trigger envy in others.

Not everyone enjoys the same blessings in life, and this inequality may lead some individuals, both those who are blessed and those who are not, to feel jealous of others. Such jealousy can manifest as the "evil eye," causing harm to the person targeted.

The Path to Protection and Healing

Thankfully, there are ways to protect oneself from the harmful effects of hasad and the evil eye:

1. Observing the Five Daily Prayers As Muslims, we are commanded to perform the five daily prayers on time, and consistency in prayer offers spiritual protection.
2. Reciting Adkaar (Morning and Evening Remembrance) Regularly reciting powerful supplications and remembrances from the Sunnah provides a shield against negative influences.
3. Dressing Modestly For sisters, dressing modestly and covering one's awrah is not only an act of obedience but also protects from attracting negative energy.
4. Practicing Charity (Sadaqa) Giving in charity expiates sins and serves as a means of protection from envy's harmful effects.
5. Avoiding Sinful Acts Avoiding major sins and striving to minimize all forms of sin helps strengthen spiritual defenses.
6. Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness Recognizing one's mistakes and seeking forgiveness with sincerity is a powerful means of lifting the trials brought about by sins.

In conclusion, hasad can have detrimental effects on a person's life, but adhering to Islamic practices and seeking protection through prayers, remembrance, and righteous deeds can shield us from its harm. Remembering the saying of Ali Ibn Talib, "A trial is not sent down but due to a sin, and it is not lifted but with repentance," serves as a reminder of the importance of turning to Allah for solace and healing.

 بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

In English transliteration, it reads: "Bismillahillazi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wala fissama'i wa huwas-sami'ul 'alim."

Translated to English, it means: "In the name of Allah with whose name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing and All-Knowing."