Various religious traditions hold different perspectives on the evil eye. In Judaism, *ayin hara* (the evil eye) is acknowledged in some mystical traditions and texts, and prayers are said to ward it off, emphasizing humility and avoiding boasting. Islamic tradition also contains references to the evil eye (*al-ayn*), with Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) indicating its reality and recommending seeking refuge in God from its effects, often through specific prayers and verses from the Quran. Christianity, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic folk traditions, sometimes incorporates elements of the evil eye belief, particularly in regions where it is culturally pervasive, with blessings and holy water used for protection. However, mainstream theology in many Christian denominations tends to view such beliefs as superstition, cautioning against attributing power to anything other than God. For many religious adherents, the evil eye is not 'black magic' but a form of spiritual vulnerability or a natural (though supernaturally influenced) consequence of human sin or envy, requiring divine intervention for protection.