Sahih al-Bukhari #6779
Interpretation of Dreams
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ تَحَلَّمَ بِحُلُمٍ لَمْ يَرَهُ، كُلِّفَ أَنْ يَعْقِدَ بَيْنَ شَعِيرَتَيْنِ، وَلَنْ يَفْعَلَ، وَمَنِ اسْتَمَعَ إِلَى حَدِيثِ قَوْمٍ وَهُمْ لَهُ كَارِهُونَ أَوْ يَفِرُّونَ مِنْهُ، صُبَّ فِي أُذُنِهِ الآنُكُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ، وَمَنْ صَوَّرَ صُورَةً، عُذِّبِ وَكُلِّفَ أَنْ يَنْفُخَ فِيهَا، وَلَيْسَ بِنَافِخٍ ". قَالَ سُفْيَانُ وَصَلَهُ لَنَا أَيُّوبُ.
وَقَالَ قُتَيْبَةُ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَوْلَهُ مَنْ كَذَبَ فِي رُؤْيَاهُ. وَقَالَ شُعْبَةُ عَنْ أَبِي هَاشِمٍ الرُّمَّانِيِّ سَمِعْتُ عِكْرِمَةَ قَالَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ قَوْلَهُ مَنْ صَوَّرَ، وَمَنْ تَحَلَّمَ، وَمَنِ اسْتَمَعَ. حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ عَنْ خَالِدٍ عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ " مَنِ اسْتَمَعَ، وَمَنْ تَحَلَّمَ، وَمَنْ صَوَّرَ ". نَحْوَهُ. تَابَعَهُ هِشَامٌ عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَوْلَهُ.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever claims to have seen a dream which he did not see, will be ordered to
make a knot between two barley grains which he will not be able to do; and if somebody listens to the
talk of some people who do not like him (to listen) or they run away from him, then molten lead will
be poured into his ears on the Day of Resurrection; and whoever makes a picture, will be punished on
the Day of Resurrection and will be ordered to put a soul in that picture, which he will not be able to
do."
Ibn `Abbas also narrated a similar hadith.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:
Context
In this hadith narrated by Ibn `Abbas, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against fabricating dreams and listening to unwanted conversations. He emphasizes the severe consequences that await those who misrepresent visions or invade the privacy of others. This teaching serves as a moral guideline for honesty and respect in communication.
Modern Application
In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to be truthful and respectful in their interactions. It serves as a reminder to avoid gossip and to refrain from spreading falsehoods, fostering a culture of integrity and trust.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Dream Interpretation and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of dishonesty and the importance of truthful representation in dreams and conversations.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #6779 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Interpretation of Dreams. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.