The evil eye is real but not every misfortune
“When you see that envy and jealousy is creeping into your heart, make dua for your brother.”
The khutbah teaches that al-ayn is real but usually not the explanation for misfortune, so Muslims should avoid envy and boasting, use Quran-and-Sunnah protections, remain connected to Allah daily, and treat neighbors kindly.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces al-ayn through Quranic examples involving Ya'qub's sons and Surah Al-Falaq.
- Defines the evil eye and illustrates it through the hadith of Sahl ibn Hunayf.
- Distinguishes ordinary medical or life problems from unexplained conditions and cautions against exaggeration.
- Explains family jealousy over fame, money, beauty, and marriage.
- Recommends discretion, invoking Allah, dua, morning and evening adhkar, and Quran recitation.
- Concludes by urging constant connection to Allah and respectful treatment of neighbors.
In the khateeb's words
“when you see something good when you are amazed by someone when you when you see that envy and jealousy is creeping into your heart make dua for your brother”
“the point is at every single moment on every single day we should be connecting with Allah sallallahu alayhi wa ta'ala”
For the dinner table
The khateeb explained that the evil eye is real in Islamic teaching, but uncommon, and ordinary illness or setbacks should not automatically be blamed on it. He encouraged humility: do not flaunt blessings, invoke Allah when admiring good things, and make dua for people rather than feeding envy. He recommended morning and evening adhkar, asking Allah for protection, and regular recitation of Quran, including Al-Fatiha, Ayat al-Kursi, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas. The deeper lesson was to stay connected to Allah every day, not only when trouble comes. He also reminded us that honoring neighbors with kindness is part of good Muslim character.
- What blessing can we appreciate without showing off?
- How can we turn jealousy into dua for someone else?
- What is one kind thing we can do for a neighbor this week?
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