Envy and Arrogance
312 questions
Does the evil eye strike immediately, or can it be delayed?
Is it permissible to participate in a housewarming feast for a new home, accompanied by slaughtering with the intention of warding off the evil eye and envy, and ختم القرآن (reciting the entire Qur'an) in innovative ways, knowing that not participating will cause family problems?
What is the ruling on lighting fire in charcoal and throwing frankincense on it, then circling with it in the house, or placing it under or on top of a slaughtered animal to ward off the evil eye and envy? And what is the ruling on hanging a fish tail, plastic eyes, or a hand (hamsa) in means of transport for the same purpose?
How can one get rid of the trait of envy that afflicts a person when others excel over them in studies, despite loving their friends, wishing them well, and adhering to their religion?
How does a person know that they are afflicted by the evil eye?
And how can I know that I am envied?
Is a man considered a Dayyuth if his wife does not wear the Niqab? And is he considered a Dayyuth if his wife works with him in an "open space" administration, wearing the legal Hijab, modestly, and not mixing with men except out of work necessity?
Is the feeling of fear, the desire to cry, and intense sadness a month after becoming engaged to a religious person considered envy (Hasad)?
What is the ruling on wearing clothes inside out due to fear of sorcery and envy?
Is the sudden change in the behavior of the engaged couple, the increase in their disagreements after the engagement, and the effect of reciting Surat Al-Falaq, considered to be an evil eye or envy, and what is the correct action in this situation, especially with the presence of laziness in performing the obligatory prayers?
Is the loss in my business and the accumulated debts that I've suffered due to envy (Hasad), especially from my wife's sister's husband, who imitates me in everything? And is it possible that the cause of this is my committing adultery during university? And how can I remove envy and increase my provisions (rizq)?
Was my decision to divorce my wife right or wrong, and is my jealousy over her praiseworthy or blameworthy, and am I sinful and responsible for her religious conversion, especially since I prayed Istikhara and regretted it after the divorce, knowing that she was disobedient and left me and did things that violate Islamic Sharia, and she got married even though our divorce has not yet been issued by the court?
What is the Islamic legal perspective on the favoritism shown by our master Jacob (peace be upon him) towards his two sons, Joseph and his brother? And has Islam prohibited a parent from feeling a natural inclination towards one child over others, even if they are unable to prevent such a feeling?
How sound is the supplication: "I seek refuge in the Lord of the Kingdom and rely upon the Ever-Living who never dies. O Lord, avert harm, the evil eye, envy, glances, and the harm of every creature You hold by its forelock, for indeed my Lord is on a straight path"?
Is it permissible for someone afflicted with envy (hasad) or magic (sihr) to stop their daily recitation (wird) and suffice with reading Surat Al-Baqarah and the legitimate ruqyah daily with the intention of healing, knowing that they are busy with work? And is that considered abandoning the Qur’an?
Is the academic decline and feeling of fear and dread experienced by a female student when discussing with professors due to envy (hasad)? And how can she perform ruqyah for herself? Is there a specific supplication for excellence?
Is the disagreement that led to the wife leaving the home after it was renovated and furnished at great expense due to envy (hasad), and if so, what is the appropriate Ruqyah (Islamic exorcism) and how is it performed?
Do the symptoms the husband is experiencing—shortness of breath and pain between the shoulders—which disappear when the Quran or Adhan is recited, and which began after his financial situation improved, and for which hospitals find no explanation—are these considered envy (hasad), sorcery (sihr), the evil eye (ayn), or an organic illness?
Is there a contradiction in Ibn Al-Qayyim's statement that "every envier is an evil eye inflicter, but not every evil eye inflicter is an envier," given the possibility of the evil eye striking through admiration and approval without envy?
How can one convince parents of the permissibility of slaughtering for charity (sadaqah), despite their fear of envy and their desire to conceal the reason for the charity, or is it better to give money secretly?
Is it permissible to talk about good social conditions and family warmth in front of a friend who is suffering from family and financial problems, fearing that such talk might hurt her, despite her positive interaction?
How can a woman protect herself and her family from envy (hasad) and the evil eye (ayn), especially given negative comments from relatives about their free treatment and her fears of its impact on her husband and children, and what should she do about these relatives?
Is it better to attend study circles and mix with people, even if the harm mentioned in the Hadith is envy, due to the presence of someone believed to be an evil eye-caster and envier who harms the questioner?
Are the continuous problems in the merchant's properties, after a series of unfortunate incidents, the evil eye, envy, a test from Allah, or what? And what is the optimal solution?