The ruling on seeing the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in a dream

Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is seeing the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) in a dream, for a man or a woman, evidence of that person’s righteousness? And is good to be hoped for him?

Answer:
Seeing the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) in a dream is possible, but only for one who knows the characteristics of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), because Satan does not resemble him. As for one who does not know the characteristics of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), Satan may come to him and take his form, saying, “I am the Messenger of Allah,” in order to mislead him from the path of Allah. Therefore, the true vision of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is only for one who knows the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), either by having seen him during his lifetime, or by knowing his distinguishing characteristics after his death (peace and blessings be upon him). Such a vision indicates good, according to the person’s state and his faith.

The presenter:
Yes. May Allah reward you with good.