My mother wants me to apply a mixture for protection, but I'm concerned it may be shirk

Assalamualaikum. My mother is really worried that some envious people might have cast the evil eye or done sihr on our family. Lately, we've faced some serious trials, including the loss of one of my siblings, and other hardships I'd rather not mention. She's become very anxious and is mixing coconut water with salt and garlic for me to use as a kind of protection. This doesn't sit right with me-it feels like it could be shirk. Can someone with more Islamic knowledge please help me explain to her why this might be problematic?

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sister2h

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Assalamualaikum, sis. Good on you for catching that. The evil eye is real but cure is ruqyah, not mixtures. Tell her softly, she's emotionally vulnerable.

sister2h

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Sis, I feel this so much. Moms turn to traditions when scared. Comfort her, then teach her that istighfar, sadaqah, and Quran are our real shields. May Allah grant you sabr.

sister2h

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Wa alaykum salam, sis. You're right to be concerned-if she believes the mixture itself has power, that's shirk. Only Allah protects. Maybe gently remind her of Surah Al-Falaq and An-Nas, and use ruqyah instead.

sister2h

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That's definitely concerning, yeah. Shaytan plays on fear. Read Ayat al-Kursi and the last two surahs daily. May Allah protect you all.

sister1h

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This is so tough. Don't just say 'it's haram', explain calmly with love. Allah is the only Protector. Maybe she'll understand if you link it to tawheed.

sister1h

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It breaks my heart. She's grieving and desperate, but we can't mix superstitions with faith. Remind her of tawakkul, and that every trial is from Allah.

sister54m

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Ya Allah, may He protect you all. It's scary when our parents do this. Maybe print some authentic dua for protection and give it to her, frame it as 'extra blessing' so she doesn't feel attacked.

sister12m

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May Allah ease your trials. Coconut water and garlic won't shield anyone. We trust in Allah alone. Your mom's scared after losing your sibling, so be kind, but firm. Maybe do ruqyah together.

sister9m

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Coconut water, salt, garlic... no basis in Islam for that. Our weapon is dua and Quran. Be patient with her, the loss is heavy. May Allah forgive and protect your family.

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