Sahih al-Bukhari #6738

Interpretation of Dreams
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ خَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي الزُّبَيْدِيُّ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَبُو سَلَمَةَ قَالَ أَبُو قَتَادَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ رَآنِي فَقَدْ رَأَى الْحَقَّ ‏"‏‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ يُونُسُ وَابْنُ أَخِي الزُّهْرِيِّ
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever sees me (in a dream) then he indeed has seen the truth ."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Qatada:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveys a profound message about dreams, stating that seeing him in a dream signifies the truth. This statement underscores the significance of the Prophet's role as a guide and a symbol of truth in the lives of Muslims. It reflects the spiritual connection that believers can experience through dreams, reinforcing their faith and understanding of Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to seek inspiration and guidance through their dreams. Many people find comfort and direction in their dreams, and this hadith serves as a reminder to reflect on such experiences and their potential meanings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dream Interpretation and Spiritual Reflection because it emphasizes the significance of dreams in conveying truth and spiritual insights.

Related Ayahs

سُورَةُ الأَنبِيَاءِ
Al-Anbiyaa (The Prophets)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
قَالَ رَبِّى يَعْلَمُ ٱلْقَوْلَ فِى ٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
The Prophet said, "My Lord knows whatever is said throughout the heaven and earth, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing."
سُورَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ
As-Saaffaat (Those drawn up in Ranks)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
بَلْ جَآءَ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَصَدَّقَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ
Rather, the Prophet has come with the truth and confirmed the [previous] messengers.
سُورَةُ سَبَإٍ
Saba (Sheba)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
قُلْ إِنَّ رَبِّى يَقْذِفُ بِٱلْحَقِّ عَلَّٰمُ ٱلْغُيُوبِ
Say, "Indeed, my Lord projects the truth. Knower of the unseen."
سُورَةُ صٓ
Saad (The letter Saad)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
قَالَ فَٱلْحَقُّ وَٱلْحَقَّ أَقُولُ
[Allah] said, "The truth [is My oath], and the truth I say -
سُورَةُ يُوسُفَ
Yusuf (Joseph)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
فَلَمَّآ أَن جَآءَ ٱلْبَشِيرُ أَلْقَىٰهُ عَلَىٰ وَجْهِهِۦ فَٱرْتَدَّ بَصِيرًۭا ۖ قَالَ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ إِنِّىٓ أَعْلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
And when the bearer of good tidings arrived, he cast it over his face, and he returned [once again] seeing. He said, "Did I not tell you that I know from Allah that which you do not know?"

Common Words

46 total41 unique4 repeated
قال3x
ربى2x
جاء2x
بٱلحق2x
يعلم1x
ٱلقول1x
فى1x
ٱلسماء1x
وٱلأرض1x
وهو1x
ٱلسميع1x
ٱلعليم1x
بل1x
وصدق1x
ٱلمرسلين1x
قل1x
إن1x
يقذف1x
علم1x
ٱلغيوب1x
Scroll to explore ayah details

Related Hadiths

About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #6738 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Interpretation of Dreams. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Qatada:.

About This Hadith