The ruling on using visions as evidence for legislation
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people say that visions are a source of legislation, citing the story of 'Abdullah ibn Zayd and his vision. Is that...
Answer:
Did you hear this answer? The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) approved this vision. It was not merely a vision, but a vision that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) approved, so rulings are established based on it. As for a vision that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not approve, the good ones are glad tidings, and the frightening ones also alert the person, but no rulings of permission or prohibition, obligation or recommendation are established based on them. No, no legal ruling is established based on them. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people say that visions are a source of legislation, citing the story of 'Abdullah ibn Zayd and his vision. Is that...
Answer:
Did you hear this answer? The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) approved this vision. It was not merely a vision, but a vision that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) approved, so rulings are established based on it. As for a vision that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not approve, the good ones are glad tidings, and the frightening ones also alert the person, but no rulings of permission or prohibition, obligation or recommendation are established based on them. No, no legal ruling is established based on them. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من أبواب الأذان — islamhouse.com (46:52)
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