Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Question: Assalam’aleykum,
I had a dream that one of my children died. What should one do after having such a dream?
Answer: Walaikum assalam,
I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits.
The Beloved Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings be upon him & his folk) taught us that bad dreams are treated like misgivings (waswasa) from Shaytan: ignore it; seek refuge in Allah; and busy yourself with Allah and good thoughts—with complete certitude that all benefit and good are in reliance, trust, and certainty.
Please see: A Reader on Waswasa (Baseless Misgivings) and: ‘True’ Dreams Are 1/46 of Prophecy
wassalam,
Faraz Rabbani