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What is the interpretation of my dream?

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I wish to ask a question regarding a dream I’ve had. I’ve been dreaming since I was a child, some of dreams became reality. These dreams that happen in real life are usually about my loved ones, when something bad is about to happen (death or accident) or births and many times I speak to the dead in my deams. Sometimes they come say goodbye before they pass away. I have lived most of my life far away from my family and loved ones, my dreams connect me to them.

I have had a recurring dream for many years and I don’t understand it. When Allah Subhanahu Wa Taala makes me see a near future event (like my father and uncle’s death) they happen the exact same way in real life and by that I mean colours, clothing that I didn’t even know existed.

This particular recurring dream started when I was a teenager and lasted over 12 years, I see myseld running trying to esape strong demon looking men, in my dream I am never concerned for myslef, my only worry is protecting the children. There are 5 kids and sometimes just 2 (a boy and a girl). In my recurring dreams over the years I manage to escape from danger and prtotect the children. Sometimes I take them back to my grand father’s house. In real life it’s the only place where I’ve ever felt safe.

Over the years, I grew up and eventually matured with life’s lessons. One night 3 years ago, I had the same dream, I was running in the streets of an unknown city trying to protect an unknown boy and girl from 3 demon men with superhuman powers. The kids and I came to the end of a street and the only hiding place was an empty derelict building. I told the kids to run up the stairs case and went with them, when we reached the top, there was a flat the door was open, I took them in and told them to hide and stay put while I go outside and look out for danger. I hugged them and the little girl gave me her toy to keep me company. I then closed the door and walked towards the staircase. From the top of the staircase I saw the demons entering the building and walking towards the staircase. I then stopped to think, my heart was trembling, I was so scared for the kids. I stood by the stairs looking down, I closed my eyes and said to myself that in order to save the kids I have to throw myself down the stairway. I prayed to Allah to forgive me as I am about to take my own life but it was the only to save the kids. I then heard a voice telling me to let go so I threw myself. As I was falling down my entire body turned into fire but it felt warm, it was a good feeling the fire didn’t burn me instead it consumed all the demons and they were gone.I woke up from my dream and never saw it again.

I also have recurring dreams where I fly without wings and another recurring dream about the sea or water in general. These 2 in particular started when I was 5 and I remember all of them in detail.

I apologise for taking so much of your time, and I thank you wholeheartdly for your kind input and advice.

Answer

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

As-salāmu alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Dreams can be visualized as a person driving down the highway where there are many different types of cars and sceneries. The person does not stop to examine every car or watch every scenery. He is concerned about arriving at his destination and continues to move on. Similarly, don’t ponder too much over your dreams and focus on the real objectives of life.

It is true that at times, Allah Ta’ala shows specific people specific events of the future. Seeing demons or Shayateen is an indication that life is full of challenges.[1] As believers, we focus on Allah and seek protection in Allah from all challenges of life.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

AbdulMannan Nizami

Student Darul Iftaa
Chicago, IL, USA

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

www.daruliftaa.net


[1] [تعبیر الرویا لابن سیرین، ص٣٨]

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