There are several Islamic prayers and supplications (duas) that can be used to seek protection from the evil eye or “buri nazar”:

The most commonly cited dua is: 

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لاَمَّةٍ

O Allah! “A’udhu bi kalimātillāhit-tāmmati min kulli shaitānin wa hāmmatin wa min kulli ‘ainin lāmmah” . 

English Translation

“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every harmful creature, and from every evil eye.”

Urdu  Translation 

 میں پناہ مانگتا ہوں اللہ کے پورے پورے کلمات کے ذریعہ ہر ایک شیطان سے اور ہر زہریلے جانور سے اور ہر نقصان پہنچانے والی نظر بد سے ۔

Other recommended duas include:

• • “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, Ya Dhal Jalaali Wal Ikraam, Afinaamin Sharri Maa Khalaqta” 
  • “Allahu La ilaha illa Huwa, Alaihi tawakkaltu wa Huwa Rabbul-‘Arshil-‘Azeem”

The Meaning of Buri Nazar / Bad Evil Eye

The phrase “Buri Nazar” refers to the “evil eye” or the act of looking upon someone with jealousy or malignancy. It signifies the belief that someone’s ill intentions or jealousy can bring harm or misfortune to the person they are looking at. “Buri nazar” is commonly associated with the concept of the evil eye, believed to bring bad luck or cause things to go wrong.

Common Signs of Buri Nazar

• • Feeling restless, having difficulty sleeping, and losing one’s temper easily.
  • Experiencing unexplained physical and mental health issues, feeling depressed or anxious for no reason.
  • Feeling a sense of heaviness in the air, leading to feelings of despondency and a lack of energy.
  • Struggling with continuous bad luck and feeling like one’s hard work is not bearing fruit.
  • Experiencing sudden drops in blood pressure when around someone with a strong negative aura.
  • Constant yawning before or during prayer, as well as unexplained bruises on the body.
  • Feeling a general sense of loneliness, helplessness, and lack of control over one’s thoughts and wellbeing.