Can an ordinary person reach a level that enables him to receive directly from Allah?
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Q5: Is it possible for a person to reach a level that enables him to receive directly from Allah while he is neither a prophet nor a messenger?
A5: There is no human being who receives anything from Allah directly, whether as information or legislation, other than the prophets and messengers (peace be upon them). However, a true dream seen by a righteous man, or a dream seen by him while awake, is a part of the forty-six parts of revelation. Also, true intuition is a type of inspiration, as was the case with 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him). But dreams and intuition from other than the prophets and messengers (peace be upon them) are not considered a basis for legislation, and it is not obligatory to believe in them. This is because dreams and intuition are often mixed up, with the true being confused with the false. Therefore, they are not relied upon except when they come from the messengers or prophets (peace be upon them). For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not rely on them, even on what came from 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him); rather, he relied on the revelation that was sent down to him. And success is from Allah. May Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
A5: There is no human being who receives anything from Allah directly, whether as information or legislation, other than the prophets and messengers (peace be upon them). However, a true dream seen by a righteous man, or a dream seen by him while awake, is a part of the forty-six parts of revelation. Also, true intuition is a type of inspiration, as was the case with 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him). But dreams and intuition from other than the prophets and messengers (peace be upon them) are not considered a basis for legislation, and it is not obligatory to believe in them. This is because dreams and intuition are often mixed up, with the true being confused with the false. Therefore, they are not relied upon except when they come from the messengers or prophets (peace be upon them). For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not rely on them, even on what came from 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him); rather, he relied on the revelation that was sent down to him. And success is from Allah. May Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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