Sahih Muslim #5554
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Huraira narrates a statement from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding the reality of the evil eye. The Prophet ﷺ acknowledges that the influence of an evil eye is a genuine phenomenon that can affect individuals. This highlights the importance of spiritual awareness and protection against negative energies that can arise from envy or malice from others.
Modern Application
Today, many people believe in the concept of the evil eye and take precautions to protect themselves from its effects. This can include reciting specific prayers or wearing amulets. Being mindful of the impact of our words and actions on others is also a way to foster a more positive environment.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Awareness because it emphasizes the significance of recognizing and guarding against the negative influences that can arise from the envy of others.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #5554 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported so many abidith from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and he reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.