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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5786 in the Book of The Book of Dreams.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5786 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Dreams), narrated by Samura b. Jundab reported that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had performed his dawn prayer he turned his face towards them (that is towards his Companions) and said:, states: "Did any one of you see any vision last night?"

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.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ أَبِي رَجَاءٍ الْعُطَارِدِيِّ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ بْنِ جُنْدَبٍ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا صَلَّى الصُّبْحَ أَقْبَلَ عَلَيْهِمْ بِوَجْهِهِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هَلْ رَأَى أَحَدٌ مِنْكُمُ الْبَارِحَةَ رُؤْيَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Did any one of you see any vision last night?

Narrated by Samura b. Jundab reported that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had performed his dawn prayer he turned his face towards them (that is towards his Companions) and said:

Context

After performing the dawn prayer, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would engage with his companions by asking if anyone had experienced a dream the previous night. This practice not only fostered community spirit but also provided an opportunity for sharing insights that could be derived from dreams. The takeaway is the importance of communication and connection within the community.

Modern Application

This hadith reflects the significance of sharing experiences and dreams within a community today. It encourages individuals to engage in conversations that strengthen bonds and foster understanding among friends and family.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dream Interpretation and Prophetic Experience because it illustrates the Prophet's interest in dreams and their meanings, as well as his method of connecting with his companions.

Dream Interpretation Prophetic Experience