#3641

Sunan Ibn Majah

Sunan Ibn Majah #3641

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، قَالَ أَبُو عَوَانَةَ حَدَّثَنَا عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ عَمَّارٍ، - هُوَ الدُّهْنِيُّ - عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مَنْ رَآنِي فِي الْمَنَامِ فَقَدْ رَآنِي فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لاَ يَتَمَثَّلُ بِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Whoever sees me in a dream has (really) sees me, for Satan cannot imitate me.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) spoke about the significance of seeing him in a dream. He emphasized that such visions are genuine, as Satan cannot imitate his likeness. This statement reassures believers that dreams of the Prophet (ﷺ) hold a special significance and are a source of comfort and guidance.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims find solace in dreams where they see the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Such experiences can inspire them to strengthen their faith and connection to Islam. These dreams can serve as a reminder to follow the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dream Interpretation and Prophetic Experience because it discusses the authenticity of dreams involving the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and their significance for believers.

Dream Interpretation Prophetic Experience

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And [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to them and said, "No one can overcome you today from among the people, and indeed, I am your protector." But when the two armies sighted each other, he turned on his heels and said, "Indeed, I am disassociated from you. Indeed, I see what you do not see; indeed I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in penalty."

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He said, "O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers or they will contrive against you a plan. Indeed Satan, to man, is a manifest enemy.

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He led me away from the remembrance after it had come to me. And ever is Satan, to man, a deserter."

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This hadith is #3641 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Interpretation of Dreams. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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