Sahih Muslim #5770

The Book 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.

وَقَالَ فَقَالَ أَبُو سَلَمَةَ قَالَ أَبُو قَتَادَةَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ رَآنِي فَقَدْ رَأَى الْحَقَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
He who saw me in dream in fact saw the truth (what is true).
Narrated by Abu Qatada reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conveys the significance of dreams, stating that seeing him in a dream is a reflection of truth. This highlights the spiritual dimension of dreams in Islam and their potential to convey meaningful messages or insights to the dreamer.

Modern Application

Today, many people seek meaning in their dreams, often reflecting on their experiences and emotions. This hadith encourages individuals to consider their dreams as potential sources of guidance and reflection, promoting a deeper understanding of oneself.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dream Interpretation and Spiritual Reflection because it emphasizes the spiritual significance of dreams and their connection to truth.

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This hadith is #5770 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Dreams. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Qatada reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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