Is every vision of the deceased valid when the family sees him?
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The questioner : Noble Shaykh, is every vision of the deceased valid when the family sees him?
The Shaykh : No, not every vision a person sees of the deceased is valid; it may be valid or it may not be. This is because Shaytan is able to take the form of the deceased, so the sleeper sees him as if he were his companion, when in fact it is not him. For every one of the children of Adam, Shaytan can take his form, except for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
The Shaykh : No, not every vision a person sees of the deceased is valid; it may be valid or it may not be. This is because Shaytan is able to take the form of the deceased, so the sleeper sees him as if he were his companion, when in fact it is not him. For every one of the children of Adam, Shaytan can take his form, except for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).