What Is Ayn (Evil Eye)?
Al-'Ayn, translated as the evil eye, is an Arabic term often used to describe the harm caused when one person negatively influences another through their gaze. For instance, an individual's feelings of hatred or jealousy can impact another by repeatedly looking at a particular object. The evidence lies in Allah's (SWT) command to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to seek refuge from the envier (interpretation of the meaning): "And from the evil of the envier when he envies" [Qur'an, 113:5]. It's crucial to note that anyone imparting the evil eye is considered "envious," but not every envier has the ability to cast the evil eye on another. And Allah (SWT) knows best.