What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3644 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Interpretation of Dreams), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“If anyone of you sees a dream that he dislikes, let him spit dryly to his left three times and seek refuge with Allah from Satan three times, and turn over onto his other side.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3644 in the Book of Interpretation of Dreams.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3644

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 رُمْحٍ الْمِصْرِيُّ، أَنْبَأَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا رَأَى أَحَدُكُمُ الرُّؤْيَا يَكْرَهُهَا فَلْيَبْصُقْ عَنْ يَسَارِهِ ثَلاَثًا وَلْيَسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ ثَلاَثًا وَلْيَتَحَوَّلْ عَنْ جَنْبِهِ الَّذِي كَانَ عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“If anyone of you sees a dream that he dislikes, let him spit dryly to his left three times and seek refuge with Allah from Satan three times, and turn over onto his other side.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) provides guidance on how to deal with unpleasant dreams. He instructs individuals to spit lightly to their left three times, seek refuge in Allah from Satan, and change their sleeping position. This practice serves as a means to protect oneself from negative influences and to maintain a positive mindset.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith can be applied by individuals who experience nightmares or unsettling dreams. By following the Prophet's guidance, they can find comfort and reassurance, helping them to sleep peacefully and ward off negative thoughts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dream Interpretation and Satanic Influence because it addresses how to respond to disturbing dreams and highlights the role of Satan in influencing thoughts.

Dream Interpretation Satanic Influence