“The evil eye” or “bad eye”, in case someone doesn’t know, refers to a belief that some people consider it as a superstition and some other hold a strong faith on it. It is the harm to someone or something through gazing or staring at the subject of the harm. In other words, if someone gives you an evil eye, you may face a misfortune or mishap in the near future.
In Iran, this is a widespread belief among the majority of people. As a result, they follow many different ways, talismans, and amulets in order to protect themselves from the probable harm. Here, I will point to some of them.
1. To say “ما شاء الله” or “God has willed” right after complimenting someone or something.
2. To hang some specific beads or charms from the entrance doors or walls--they are mostly in white and dark blue with the picture of an eye on them.
3. To hire a magician and repel the doomed ill-fated subsequences of the evil eye through some superstitious procedures.
By the way, it’s said that the envious individuals are more prone to cast the evil eye on others. So, people label some individuals as evil-eyed and try to avoid them as much as possible. They may even complain a lot and pretend to be miserable not to receive their poisonous compliments.
Now, let’s discuss:
Do you believe in “the evil eye”? If the answer is yes, what method(s) do you follow to ward off it? Do you have any similar belief that has a huge effect on your culture in your society?
Regards,
Hurieh, Apr. 23rd/ 2016
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Comments
Dear RK,
Thanks so much for your comment and compliment. How about magic, sorcery and supernatural forces? Do you believe in such stuff?
Dear JET,
Thanks so much for all of your comments and complements on my blogs. I do appreciate you.
Dear Camel,
I was kidding actually (hahaha). I thank you anyway.
Dear Vision,
Thanks for bringing up this interesting story. In Qur'an, chapter Al-Baqareh, the names of these angels are mentioned.
Even in my society, there are some people who believe in the power of magic and how it can cause some events. For example, when two couples lose their interests to each other, they pursue some methods including talismans to repel the magic. Sometimes , the verses of Qur'an or adieh or some talismans and amulets are involved in this matter. However, I'm wondering if they can ward off the magic or not.
Dear noona^,
May I ask you explain What you mean by magic dear? Do you mean there are some people who can cause harm to us deliberately using their magical powers?
Miracle,
hahaha
OK. As you wish.
Dear narin and Mohammad,
I'm happy you read my blog and left your comments.
Dear AhMaD
No one and nothing can surpass Allah's will. But we should accept the responsibility of some deeds of ours too. I mean every action would have had a reaction.
By the way, I recite this verse of the Holy Qur'an a lot:
﴾إِنَّمَآ أَمْرُهُ إِذَآ أَرَادَ شَيْئاً أَن يَقُولَ لَهُ كُن فَيَكُونُ ﴿
(Verily, His command, when He intends a thing, is only that He says to it, "Be! ـ and it is.)
Thanks so much for your informative comment.
Dear AG,
First of all, I do appreciate your time and energy dedicated to writing such a long and wise comment.
Well. You are right. We are told not to brag about the things that we have and some other people don’t.
Dear SNR,
I also agree with your point of view. Thanks.
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