Black magic — known as Sihr (سحر) in Arabic — is a hidden spiritual harm that affects people’s health, emotions, relationships, and success. It is mentioned in the Qur’an, where Allah ﷻ says:
> “…and they learned from them that by which they cause separation between a man and his wife. But they do not harm anyone through it except by permission of Allah.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:102)
This verse reminds us that no harm can touch us without Allah’s will, and that the Qur’an itself contains complete protection for those who seek it with faith. Let’s explore how Islam teaches us to protect ourselves from black magic.
🕋 1. Strengthen Your Connection With Allah
The most powerful protection from black magic is Taqwa (piety) — keeping your heart close to Allah through prayer, remembrance, and obedience.
Perform your five daily prayers regularly, make sincere duas, and keep your faith strong. A believer’s heart filled with remembrance of Allah is a fortress no shaitan can enter.
📖 2. Recite Qur’anic Verses of Protection
Certain verses in the Qur’an are especially powerful against magic, evil eye, and jinn. These are known as Ayat of Ruqyah.
🔹 Surah Al-Baqarah (2:102, 2:255, 2:285–286)
Reciting these verses daily protects your home from shayateen. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
> “Shaitan does not enter a house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited.”
(Sahih Muslim 780)
🔹 Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas (the last three chapters)
These three short chapters are known as Al-Mu’awwidhatain — the verses of seeking refuge. Recite them three times in the morning and evening, and before sleeping, to stay protected.
🔹 Ayat-ul-Kursi (2:255)
Reciting this verse after every obligatory prayer and before sleeping guards you until dawn.
🌿 3. Daily Adhkar (Morning & Evening Supplications)
Morning and evening adhkar (Azkar-e-Subh-o-Shaam) are among the most effective shields against black magic.
Examples include:
> بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
“In the name of Allah with whose name nothing in the earth or heaven can harm, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”
(Abu Dawood 5088)
Recite this three times in the morning and evening for protection from every kind of harm, including sihr (black magic).
🧿 4. Maintain Spiritual Cleanliness
Staying in a state of wudu (ablution) keeps you under Allah’s protection. Keep your home spiritually pure by:
Reciting Qur’an regularly.
Avoiding music, arguments, and sinful acts.
Keeping Ruqyah audio (such as Surah Baqarah) playing at home occasionally.
💎 5. Use Ruqyah Shariah (Quranic Healing)
Ruqyah Shariah is a healing method using Qur’an and authentic duas taught by the Prophet ﷺ. You can perform self-Ruqyah by reciting protective verses over water and drinking or bathing with it.
Never seek help from magicians, amulets, or forbidden practices — they only make the problem worse.
🌸 6. Strengthen Faith Through Charity & Good Deeds
Giving Sadaqah (charity) and helping others bring Allah’s mercy and remove unseen difficulties. Prophet ﷺ said:
> “Charity extinguishes sins just as water extinguishes fire.” (Tirmidhi 614)
A clean heart filled with good deeds weakens the effects of black magic and attracts divine protection.
🌺 Conclusion
Black magic is real, but Allah’s protection is stronger. The Qur’an, Ruqyah, and Sunnah practices form a complete shield for every believer.
Recite daily, stay close to Allah, and keep your home spiritually alive — no harm can prevail against the light of faith.
