What is the explanation of the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that "the evil eye is a reality"? What is the means or the obligatory act prescribed by the Shari'ah to ward off the evil eye or remove its harm?

The questioner:
He also asks for an explanation of the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that "the evil eye is a reality." What is the means or the obligatory act prescribed by the Shari'ah to ward off the evil eye or remove its harm? May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh:
This is an authentic hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: The evil eye is a reality, and it is a creation among the creations of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. He placed it in this one who casts the evil eye so that it may strike what he looks at. Allah is capable of all things. The evil eye is combated by the remembrance of Allah, Mighty and Majestic, by increasing the remembrance of Allah, and by reliance upon Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. If it strikes someone, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) prescribed for us that the clothes of the one who cast the evil eye be washed, or that he bathe his body. Then the water from his clothes or his body is taken and poured on the one who was struck by the evil eye, and then he is cured by the permission of Allah. Yes.

The questioner:
May Allah reward you with good. If the one who cast the evil eye is not known, is there another means?

The Shaykh:
Or he recites over the mushaf and performs ruqyah (healing by Qur'anic recitation) with supplications and Qur'anic verses, seeking intercession with Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.