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What is the reference of this dream interpretation?

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Please give refereces of the following dream intrepretation.

(Allah’s Prophet Muhammad, blessings and peace be upon him; The Seal of the prophets;
 The last Messenger) It is related that Allah’s Messenger, upon whom be peace, has said;
 ” One who sees me in a dream will see me in his wakefulness, for Satan cannot impersonate me.
 ” He also has said; ” One who sees me in a dream, it is as if he has truly seen me, for Satan
cannot impersonate me. ” He also has said;
” One who sees me in a dream will not enter the fire of hell.”

If one sees Allah’s Prophet, upon whom be peace, coming toward him in a dream, it means blessings and benefits.

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

The science of interpreting dreams is a rather difficult and intricate field that requires one to have in depth knowledge of the different sciences of Dīn. Generally, dreams do not materialise in reality as exactly seen in one’s sleep. They tend to hold a hidden meaning which needs correct interpretation in light of the Qur’ān and Hadīth. This is why it is not everybody’s job to interpret dreams. The mere knowledge of the different factors that indicate towards the truth of a dream is not sufficient for one to interpret a dream.

Hereunder are a few conditions that one should fulfil before attempting interpretation of dreams:

  • Should be knowledgeable regarding the Qur’ān and Hadīth.
  • Should have an insight in the linguistics of the Arabic language.
  • Should understand the conditions and temperaments of the people seeking an interpretation.
  • Should be knowledgeable regarding the principles of interpreting dreams.
  • Should be spiritually upright and have good character.
  • Should be truthful.
  • May need to take into consideration the present conditions.[1]

Further, interpretations of dreams differ from person to person. It is not merely the nature of the dream and its contents that are sufficient for an interpretation. More importantly, those who are learned in the field of interpreting dreams have to consider the Deeni condition of the person who has seen the dream and relate the contents of the dream to his condition in order to give an interpretation. Whilst two people may have seen the exact same dream, there is high possibility that the interpretations of both persons be very much different.

Whilst ‘Ulama have outlined certain scenarios of dreams and their interpretations, it is not necessary that a dream of that nature always holds that particular meaning. From general experience and knowledge ‘Ulama may have interpreted a certain type of dream in a specific manner, they have also specified that such interpretations are variable.

The reference you seek regarding the interpretation of seeing Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam advancing towards a person is as follows:

Seeing Allah or the angels or the Ambiyaa ‘Alayhimus Salaam or the Siddiqeen (truthful) or the Sahabah or the Taabi’een with good characteristics or seeing them advancing towards the dreamer, is a sign of glad tiding, goodness and mercy.” [2] [Qawaa’id Tafseer al-Ahlaam (al-Badr al-Muneer Fi ‘Ilm Al-Ta’beer), pg. 177, Publisher: Mu’assasah al-Rayyaan, Beirut]

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Nabeel Valli

Student Darul Iftaa
Lusaka, Zambia

Checked and Approved by,
Ismail Desai.

www.daruliftaa.net


[1]   تعبير الرؤيا لابن سيرين مع الترجمة بالأردية، ص 5 [مدينة ببلشنغ كمبني]

اعلم وفقني الله وإياك إلى طاعته أن الرؤيا لما كانت جزءاً من النبوة لزم أن يكون المعبّر عالما بكتاب الله تعالى، حافظا لحديث رسول الله صلي الله عليه وسلم وعلى آله، خبيرا بلسان العرب واشتقاق الألفاظ، عارفا بهيئات الناس، ضابطا لأصول التعبير، عفيف النفس، طاهر الأخلاق، صادق اللسان، ليوفقه الله لما فيه الصواب ويهديه لمعرفة معارف أولي الألباب فإن الرؤيا قد تعبّر باختلاف أحوال الأزمنة والأوقات….    

[2]   قواعد تفسير الأحلام = البدر المنير في علم التعبير (ص: 177) [مؤسسة الريان – بيروت]

الْبَاب الأول فِي رُؤْيَة الْبَارِي جلّ وَعلا وَالْمَلَائِكَة والأنبياء عَلَيْهِم السَّلَام وَالصديقين وَالصَّحَابَة وَالتَّابِعِينَ رَضِي الله عَنْهُم أَجْمَعِينَ 

 رُؤْيَتهمْ فِي الصِّفَات الْحَسَنَة، أَو إقبالهم على الرَّائِي: دَلِيل على الْبشَارَة وَالْخَيْر وَالرَّحْمَة

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