{"_id":"676ac5fa631b2ecff5b5cba1","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How can you tell when you’ve been affected by evil eye?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is there a way to tell someone has put the evil eye on you? For example, someone may be going through a tough time and it may last a long time. If that is the case, how can you differentiate if this could be a test from Allah or if it is caused by the evil eye? Of could it be something else entirely?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"It’s natural to question the cause of prolonged difficulties, whether they stem from the evil eye, a test from Allah, or something else entirely. The evil eye is real and acknowledged in Islam; it occurs when someone, intentionally or unintentionally, looks at you with envy, which can cause harm. Signs of the evil eye may include sudden, unexplained physical ailments, emotional distress, or persistent misfortune, although not every hardship is due to it.\\n\\nSome hardships are tests from Allah, meant to purify or elevate your faith. These tests are a normal part of life, as mentioned in the Qur’an, and often bring you closer to Allah, strengthening your reliance on Him. A sign that a hardship may be a test from Allah is when it leads to spiritual growth and deepens your connection with Him.\\n\\nWhile there isn’t a definitive way to distinguish between the evil eye and a test from Allah, there are certain indicators. If the difficulty feels sudden, unusual, and continues despite your efforts, it may be related to the evil eye. If the challenge brings you closer to Allah and inspires patience and prayer, it is more likely a test from Him.\\n\\nRegardless of the cause, turning to Allah through supplication, dhikr, and recitation of Qur’anic verses is beneficial in all circumstances.\\n\\nMay Allah protect you and grant you relief.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fea0b76658b4c2328fc","tag":"Unseen: Evil Eye","count":11}],"createdOn":"2024-12-24T14:32:26.401Z"}