Wearing rings, threads, and bracelets for warding off illness and averting the evil eye

Wearing rings, threads, and bracelets for warding off

illness and averting the evil eye

• Some people wear threads on their hands or around their necks. Others put a "blue eye" on their cars to ward off the evil eye.

• Some hang a shoe, while others decorate their house doors with images of scorpions or turtles, thinking it keeps away demons or protects them from the evil eye.

• Youngsters wear bracelets, believing it gives them energy and vitality.

All of this stems from a lack of faith and trust in God. It's forbidden, and we seek God's protection from it.

Would anyone with common sense believe that these things protect from the evil eye or give energy?

These are just old beliefs that people pass on. They should be discarded.

Allah says:

 قُلْ أَفَرَءَيْتُم مَّا تَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ إِنْ أَرَادَنِىَ ٱللَّهُ بِضُرٍّ هَلْ هُنَّ كَٰشِفَٰتُ ضُرِّهِۦٓ ﴾ [الزمر: 33])

[Ask ˹them˺, “Consider then whatever ˹idols˺ you invoke besides Allah: if it was Allah’s Will to harm me, could they undo that harm?] 39:38.

Those who claim that these things offer protection are actually seeking refuge with things that can't bring harm or benefit. They have gone far astray.

Imran bin Husain, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, peace be upon him, once saw a man with a brass ring on his hand. The Prophet asked, "What is this?" The man replied, "It's for protection against Wahina (Weakening disease)." The Prophet advised, "Remove it, as it will only increase your weakness. If you were to die while wearing it, you would never succeed."[1].

So, this man had attached a brass ring to his hand, a type of metal, thinking it would alleviate a disease known as Wahina.

The Prophet, peace be upon him, prohibited him from wearing it and warned him that it wouldn't bring success if he died with it. This indicates the prohibition of such practices.

Is hanging these things a form of Shirk (associating partners with God)?

Yes, if someone believes they independently bring benefit or ward off harm, it's a major Shirk, taking one out of Islam.

If someone doesn't believe that but thinks these objects help in some way, it's still a major sin.

With this, we wrap up this lesson, thanks to Allah.