What Is the Wisdom behind Not Telling Others about Our Bad Dreams?
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Question
I would like to ask about the wisdom behind the hadith (which I believe is in Sahih Bukhari), where the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) teaches us that good dreams come from Allah and bad dreams are from the Shaytan and that we should take refuge in Allah from it and shouldn’t tell anyone about it.
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate.
I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah.
Among the wisdom behind not mentioning bad dreams is that the source of bad dreams is either our fears and concerns or the whispering of the Shaytan. None of these harm us in any way, by the Mercy of Allah.
Instead, we seek refuge in Allah, act on the sunnas related to bad dreams, and have complete trust in Allah (Most High).
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- What to Do After Having a Bad Dream?
- How Can I Protect Myself From Bad Dreams?
- Bad Dreams and What They Mean
And Allah is the giver of success and facilitation.
[Shaykh] Faraz Rabbani
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from around the world. He is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance.
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