Is the breaking of electrical appliances or the sudden outbreak of fires an indication of envy (Hasad), and is this belief correct?
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The effect of envy () is Islamically affirmed, yet it does not transcend Allah's will. Allah has commanded seeking refuge from the evil of the envier, which includes the one who afflicts with the evil eye. The evil eye is real, and if there are reasonable indications of being afflicted by it, it is permissible for a Muslim to perform for it, based on the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Yes, for if anything were to precede divine decree, the evil eye would precede it."
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