Al-Isti'saal Gh

07/09/2026

Concept of illnesses in islam....

Suffering from an illness – especially a chronic one – can be difficult and painful.

This pain can be compounded but the fact that you are unable to worship Allah (ʿazza wa jall) as you used to when you were healthy.

*Sometimes you need to understand that it might be a Hidden Blessings...*

Like every other test we face in life, illnesses can be a source of blessings: they cleanse your sins, result in huge rewards, and increase your ranks. Illnesses cause you to become humble, realise your weakness and express your need and servitude to Allah — all of which is the essence of ʿubūdiyyah (servitude).

They make you appreciate your health, increase your empathy, and help you gain closeness to Allah.

Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) is al-Laṭīf: The Most Kind, and the Most Subtle. There are many things which happen to us, which we find difficult, but only see their blessings manifest themselves in later years.

Sometimes, we may not even live to see these. But the reward of it will be far greater and better than we ever imagined, in Jannah inshāAllah.

Sometimes it is in intense pain and sickness that we fully detach ourselves from the world, and attach our hearts to Him. The duʿā’ we make in this extremely testing time is much more heartfelt. Just like the fasting person’s duʿā’ is accepted, the duʿā’ of the sick person and the traveller is also accepted.

Ibn al-Qayyim (raḥimahullāh) explains that the secret to why the duʿā’ of these categories of people is accepted is because they turn to Allah broken-hearted and with desperation. It is a moment in which you express your dire need, humility and ʿubūdiyyah (servitude) to Him. Likewise, illnesses can increase our īmān in Allah as we are certain that He Alone can cure us.

*Perhaps Allah (ʿazza wa jall) loves to hear the desperation and pleading in your voice.*

Perhaps your heart has remained unmoved, and your eyes have remained dry over the past years of your life. This may be the year that you shed many tears. The illness could to a level where you cannot fast or perform much qiyām (or worship Allah the way you want), but your tongue is continuously moving with His remembrance. Your heart feels more attuned to His presence, His companionship and His constant kindness to you.

Perhaps the way to pass this test from Allah (the illness ) with flying colours is through ṣabr (patience). The reward of ṣabr is unique. Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) informs us,

“Certainly, those who observe patience will be given their reward in full without measure” (39:10).

Attain this by only complaining about your pain to Allah, cry to Him and ask Him to grant you relief...

May Allah give complete shifaa to all the sick and grant them immense reward for their patience...

Continue making Duas and all acts of worship you can do during the time of the sickness and remember that your mindset is the key to the way out...

Allahoumma Aameen

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

Evil eye (3ayn), Symptoms, Causes, and Effects

The "evil eye," capable of attracting misfortune, illness, or death, afflicts its victims with various ailments. We do not have precise information on how this phenomenon works.

Ibn Al-Qayyim (R) said: "The origin of the evil eye is motivated by admiration, which causes that gaze to transmit a malevolent effect that will cause significant harm to the person being looked at."

A simple "envious" or "astonished" glance is enough to turn entire lives upside down. This phenomenon is a reality and not just a superstition, as many claim.

Among the symptoms of the evil eye:

- Black marks on the face
According to Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her), the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw a slave girl in his house who had black marks on her face. He then said, “Perform ruqyah for her, for she is indeed afflicted with ‘ayn.”

(Reported by Imam Bukhari in his Sahih, no. 5739)

- Excessive and unusual crying in children
According to Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) entered the house and heard a child crying. He said,

“Why is your child crying? Perform ruqyah for him against ‘ayn.”

(Reported by Ahmad and authenticated by Sheikh Albani in Silsila Sahiha, no. 1048)

- Thinness
According to Asma bint Umays (may Allah be pleased with her), the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Why do I see the bodies of my brother’s sons thin? Are they in need?” She said, “No, it was the ‘ayn that touched them.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Perform ruqyah for them.”

(Reported by Muslim in his Sahih, no. 2198)

- Fainting
According to Abu Umama ibn Sahl ibn Hanif (may Allah be pleased with him), Amir ibn Rabi’ah passed by Sahl ibn Hanif while he was bathing and said, “I have never seen before today such white skin hidden from the sun.” Then Sahl fainted and fell to the ground.
He was brought to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), who was told, “Sahl has fainted.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Whom do you blame?” They said, “Amir ibn Rabi’ah.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Why would one of you want to kill his brother? If one of you sees something about his brother that pleases him, let him invoke blessings upon him.” Then he asked for water and ordered Amir to perform udhu. He washed his face, his hands up to the elbows, his knees, and the inside of his izar, then ordered him to pour the water over him.

(Reported by Ibn Majah in his Sunan, no. 3509, and authenticated by Sheikh Albani in his correction of Sunan Ibn Majah).
Therefore, to avoid becoming an unwitting “executioner,” when we see something that surprises us, we must not forget to invoke blessings upon it with the following phrases:

– Masha'Allah, Allahumma barik!

– Masha'Allah, la quwwata illa billah!

– Allahumma barik alayhi/alayha

And to protect oneself from it, there is the following supplication:

A'udhu bi kalimati l-lah t-tammah min kulli shaytanin wa hammah wa min kulli `aynin lammah
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every demon or venomous animal and from every evil eye. أعوذ بكلمات الله التّامّة
من كل شيطان وهامّة
ومن كل عين لامّة

An important point is that a person can unknowingly transmit the evil eye to themselves, their family members, or friends. Similarly, The person who has the evil eye must be jealous, but a jealous person may not possess the evil eye. The evil eye can affect the human body, animals, crops, or material possessions.

Therefore, to cure oneself of the evil eye, ruqya remains the best remedy, with a treatment consisting of massage, washing, etc.

NB: FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS, UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF YOUR VEIL.