The view of Imam Ahmad of his Lord in a dream
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is it true that it is narrated that Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that he saw Allah in a dream?
Answer:
Yes. This was reported from him (may Allah have mercy on him). Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) is seen in a dream; He is seen in a dream, but only for one who knows the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and His names. Satan cannot come and say, “I am Allah.” However, if one knows the descriptions of Allah and the names of Allah, Satan cannot delude him. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is it true that it is narrated that Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that he saw Allah in a dream?
Answer:
Yes. This was reported from him (may Allah have mercy on him). Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) is seen in a dream; He is seen in a dream, but only for one who knows the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and His names. Satan cannot come and say, “I am Allah.” However, if one knows the descriptions of Allah and the names of Allah, Satan cannot delude him. Yes.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 15-06-1439هـ — alfawzan.live (1:06:38)
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