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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Concealing blessings out of fear of the evil eye and speaking of Allah’s blessings

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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, some people do not speak with their tongues about Allah’s blessings and hide them, saying, “I am afraid that if I speak of them, I will be afflicted by the evil eye and envy.” They cite the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
Seek help in fulfilling your needs through concealmentاستعينوا على قضاء حوائجكم بالكتمان
I ask for guidance and reconciliation if there is an apparent contradiction.

Answer:
First,
Seek help in fulfilling your needs through concealmentاستعينوا على قضاء حوائجكم بالكتمان
in my opinion, this is not correct; it is not an authentic hadith. Second, when you do not mention what you are speaking of regarding Allah’s blessings, fearing the evil eye or such things, that is deception from Shaytan. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) says to His Prophet
But as for the favor of your Lord, report [it].وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ
[Ad-Duhaa 93:11]
And you say, “No, I am not present for a hadith about such and such.” No, speak of Allah’s blessings as praise, praise of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), and do not conceal them. Speak of them and do not fear, because this is part of praising Allah and thanking Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Source شرح قرة عيون الموحدين في تحقيق دعوة الأنبياء والمرسلين، باب قول الله - تعالى - : { يَعْرِفُونَ نِعْمَتَ اللَّهِ ثُمَّ يُنْكِرُونَهَا وَأَكْثَرُهُمُ الْكَافِرُونَ } — islamhouse.com (58:46)

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