Washing and Bathing Sunnah Remedy for the Evil Eye
Explicitly established in Quran or Sahih Hadith as ruqyah/protection for this exact matter.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The evil eye is a fact, and if there were anything to outstrip the divine decree, it would be the evil eye. And when you are asked to wash (to cure someone afflicted), then wash.'
Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak From the evil of that which He created, And from the evil of darkness when it settles, And from the evil of the blowers in knots, And from the evil of an envier when he envies.'
Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, The Sovereign of mankind, The God of mankind, From the evil of the retreating whisperer - Who whispers into the breasts of mankind - From among the jinn and mankind.'
How to Perform / When to Recite
When someone is suspected of having cast the evil eye, it is Sunnah to gently ask them to perform ablution without resentment. They wash their face, hands, elbows, knees, and inner garment into a vessel. That water is then poured over the head of the afflicted person from behind in one pour (Muwatta Malik 1714, Sahih). In addition, recite Surah Al-Fatihah, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas. Never resort to amulets or superstitions.
Important Safety Note: Ruqyah is a means of seeking Allah's protection and healing; it does not replace medical care. Never hang amulets or go to fortune-tellers/sorcerers.