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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Speaking of Allah's blessings out of fear of the evil eye

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Question:
In his other question, he says: Some people are unable to speak of Allah's blessings upon them in public for fear of the evil eye. Does this contradict the saying of Allah the Exalted:
But as for the favor of your Lord, report [it].وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ
[Ad-Duhaa 93:11]
? And does it fall under the statement in the supplication: "I seek refuge in You from associating partners with You while I know, and I seek Your forgiveness for what I do not know"? I mean, is there a fear that there is shirk (associating partners with Allah) in that?

Answer:
It is obligatory for the Muslim to thank Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, through speech, belief, and action. He thanks Allah for His blessings and speaks of Allah's blessings upon him as a form of gratitude to Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Allah the Exalted said:
But as for the favor of your Lord, report [it].وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ
[Ad-Duhaa 93:11]
Speaking of blessings is a form of gratitude and praise of Allah, and it is a praiseworthy matter. The Muslim is not one who fears people, fears the evil eye, or harbors anxieties, concerns, and whispers. He leaves these matters, holds a good opinion of Allah, Mighty and Majestic, and no one can harm him. He places his reliance upon Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He.
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/085 — archive.org (16:12)

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