Is seeing the Messenger of Allah in a dream a distinction in his favor?
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The questioner : Is seeing the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in a dream a true distinction, a strength of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh : By Allah, we do not know. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) appeared in a dream and praised him, saying to him, "O my son, you have left me in the Ummah in knowledge and practice, in your call and in your character." This is a good distinction. But if they see him and he says, "You have misled my Ummah, may Allah not bless you," is that a distinction or not?
The questioner : We encourage Zayn.
The Shaykh : No, it is not a distinction. In any case, in my opinion, if he sees him, the mere looking may increase his faith in him, so this would be from the mercy of Allah upon him, that He revives his heart somewhat by seeing the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). As for the mere vision, there is nothing in it.
The Shaykh : By Allah, we do not know. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) appeared in a dream and praised him, saying to him, "O my son, you have left me in the Ummah in knowledge and practice, in your call and in your character." This is a good distinction. But if they see him and he says, "You have misled my Ummah, may Allah not bless you," is that a distinction or not?
The questioner : We encourage Zayn.
The Shaykh : No, it is not a distinction. In any case, in my opinion, if he sees him, the mere looking may increase his faith in him, so this would be from the mercy of Allah upon him, that He revives his heart somewhat by seeing the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). As for the mere vision, there is nothing in it.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 216 - 4600 من رأى رسول الله في المنام هل هو مزية في حقه؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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