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Wearing a "black dora" to protect one from nazar?

· 19 Muharram 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for a pregnant woman or when a baby is born to wear a black dora on the hand or feet to protect from nazar?

Answer

If it is an elaaj it is permissible, provided it does not contain anything of the nature of kufr and shirk.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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