His second question states that he heard or read about that testament which Shaykh Ahmad, the guardian of the Noble Prophet's Mosque, received in a dream from the Messenger of Allah
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The questioner : His second question states that he heard or read about that testament which Shaykh Ahmad, the guardian of the Noble Prophet's Mosque, received in a dream from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), intending thereby to alert Muslims to reduce corruption and follow the straight path, and so on. Then he read a book issued by an institution in the Kingdom that denies that testament. What is the truth, may Allah guide you?
The Shaykh : The truth is that this dream was being circulated and spread for more than a hundred years. Shaykh Muhammad Rashid Rida (may Allah have mercy on him) spoke about it and clarified that it is fabricated and invalid. Likewise, the scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia spoke about this testament and clarified that it is invalid and fabricated. This is the truth.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : If accepting a report requires knowing the reporter and that he is upright and not accused of dishonesty, then the same applies to this issue. Who is Shaykh Ahmad, the servant of the Haram? What is his status? Is he trustworthy or not? Furthermore, this testament implies that the religion is not complete, whereas the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was not taken by Allah until He completed the religion through him. The exhortations present in the Book of Allah and in what is authentic from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) are sufficient for the Ummah to rectify their beliefs, worship, morals, and methodologies in their lives. They do not need such a dream whose owner is unknown in identity and status.
Therefore, it is not permissible for a Muslim to consider it valid or to spread it among people. Rather, he must tear it up and burn it, whether it came to him or he saw it with someone else, if he is able to do so. Otherwise, he should advise them to burn and destroy it.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Also, did what is mentioned in it actually happen or not? Because it mentions that the Hour will stand, and so on, and so forth?
The Shaykh : I do not recall what is mentioned in it, but we are speaking about it in general; it is not authentic.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : If it is not authentic in its entirety and in detail.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed.
The Shaykh : The truth is that this dream was being circulated and spread for more than a hundred years. Shaykh Muhammad Rashid Rida (may Allah have mercy on him) spoke about it and clarified that it is fabricated and invalid. Likewise, the scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia spoke about this testament and clarified that it is invalid and fabricated. This is the truth.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : If accepting a report requires knowing the reporter and that he is upright and not accused of dishonesty, then the same applies to this issue. Who is Shaykh Ahmad, the servant of the Haram? What is his status? Is he trustworthy or not? Furthermore, this testament implies that the religion is not complete, whereas the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was not taken by Allah until He completed the religion through him. The exhortations present in the Book of Allah and in what is authentic from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) are sufficient for the Ummah to rectify their beliefs, worship, morals, and methodologies in their lives. They do not need such a dream whose owner is unknown in identity and status.
Therefore, it is not permissible for a Muslim to consider it valid or to spread it among people. Rather, he must tear it up and burn it, whether it came to him or he saw it with someone else, if he is able to do so. Otherwise, he should advise them to burn and destroy it.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Also, did what is mentioned in it actually happen or not? Because it mentions that the Hour will stand, and so on, and so forth?
The Shaykh : I do not recall what is mentioned in it, but we are speaking about it in general; it is not authentic.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : If it is not authentic in its entirety and in detail.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed.