What is the meaning of Uthman’s statement to the one he feared for the evil eye, “Anoint his nūnah,” and is this done for one who is feared for the evil eye?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: What is meant by Uthman ibn ‘Affan’s statement regarding the boy for whom he feared the evil eye, “Anoint his nūnah,” and is this done for one who is feared for the evil eye?
Answer:
Yes, meaning a person does not display himself in a manner that invites envy. He does not display himself in a manner that negates looking, but rather he displays himself in a manner that does not negate looking. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: What is meant by Uthman ibn ‘Affan’s statement regarding the boy for whom he feared the evil eye, “Anoint his nūnah,” and is this done for one who is feared for the evil eye?
Answer:
Yes, meaning a person does not display himself in a manner that invites envy. He does not display himself in a manner that negates looking, but rather he displays himself in a manner that does not negate looking. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1815- 4717] ما معنى قول عثمان لمن خاف عليه من العين(دَسموا نُونَتَه)وهل يعمل بهذا لم خشي من العين؟ — youtube.com
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