The Ruling on Interpreting Dreams and Determining the Descent of 'Isa (peace be upon him)
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, he says: Interpreting dreams has become very common in these times, and some people have even specialized in ta'wil (interpretation). Some of them have set specific hours each day to receive phone calls. Is there any evidence for this, especially since they cite the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) interpretations? Some have gone so far as to determine specific dates, such as what is reported from some of them that he interpreted a dream about the descent of 'Isa ibn Maryam (peace be upon him) as occurring in the year 1458 of the Hijrah?
Answer:
As for interpreting dreams, it is a reality for those to whom Allah has granted insight. This is a reality. The prophets used to interpret dreams, such as Yusuf (peace be upon him) and our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Likewise, those among the servants of Allah to whom He has granted insight interpret dreams. Interpreting dreams is a reality, but exaggerating in this matter, and their exaggeration in it, is not permissible. Exaggeration is not permissible, and a person should not make a name for himself in this matter, nor should he make interpreting dreams his occupation. This is not permissible, because it leads to matters whose consequences one cannot bear.
As for determining the descent of the Messiah, this is claiming knowledge of the unseen, which no one knows except Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). It is not permissible. This person must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). He must repent to Allah, because he has claimed something of the knowledge of the unseen, which no one knows except Allah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, he says: Interpreting dreams has become very common in these times, and some people have even specialized in ta'wil (interpretation). Some of them have set specific hours each day to receive phone calls. Is there any evidence for this, especially since they cite the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) interpretations? Some have gone so far as to determine specific dates, such as what is reported from some of them that he interpreted a dream about the descent of 'Isa ibn Maryam (peace be upon him) as occurring in the year 1458 of the Hijrah?
Answer:
As for interpreting dreams, it is a reality for those to whom Allah has granted insight. This is a reality. The prophets used to interpret dreams, such as Yusuf (peace be upon him) and our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Likewise, those among the servants of Allah to whom He has granted insight interpret dreams. Interpreting dreams is a reality, but exaggerating in this matter, and their exaggeration in it, is not permissible. Exaggeration is not permissible, and a person should not make a name for himself in this matter, nor should he make interpreting dreams his occupation. This is not permissible, because it leads to matters whose consequences one cannot bear.
As for determining the descent of the Messiah, this is claiming knowledge of the unseen, which no one knows except Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). It is not permissible. This person must repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). He must repent to Allah, because he has claimed something of the knowledge of the unseen, which no one knows except Allah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
شرح الكافية الشافية في الانتصار للفرقة الناجية [ القصيدة النونية ] [ صالح الفوزان ]، فصل : في كلام الرب - جل جلاله - مع أهل الجنة — islamhouse.com (1:04:09)
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