Title: The Narrative Ascribed to the Prophet (pbuh) Regarding Dreams Question/Comments: I JUST READ YOUR RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DREAMS IN Islam. The response you gave, stating that dreams have no religious importance is not correct. Actually dreaming represents 1/40th of prophet hood, and is the only aspect of prohethood/revelation we post-Muhammad Muslims are capable of receiving. It was said by the prophet, that a bad dream ( hulm ) is from Satan and a good dream ( ruya ) is from Allah (gods favor). There are actually some books that give more validity on the subject and I've found a few websites that discuss the subject as well. Look under the spiritual component of Islam or Sufis. You're sure to find a lot on the subject. One book that discusses it is "Sufism: The transformation of the heart". Love and Peace Answer: The implication of the referred narrative ascribed to the Prophet (pbuh) is that everything pertaining to prophet hood, including any reliable information of the unseen future has ceased to exist with the end in the chain of prophets of God. All that may exist is that a person, sometimes, get a hint or a sign for something in a dream. This statement does not in anyway give dreams a religious significance. Obviously, a dream may come true, or it may just simply be a dream. We do not have any way of judging whether a dream is a sign for the unseen future or is merely a dream. Only time - when the future unfolds itself into the present - will tell whether a dream was a true sign for the future or not. If a dream comes true, it may be considered a sign from God. If it does not, it would only be considered a dream. Whatever the case may be, it still needs to be determined what is the 'Islamic' significance of even a dream that really does come true? Would such an event imply that the person who was given such a sign is one-fortieth a prophet of God? Would it signify that the future dreams of the person in question always be considered a sign from God? When I wrote that a dream or a vision does not have a religious significance, I implied that a dream or a vision can neither be considered a source of guidance parallel to the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh) nor can it be given any importance in matters pertaining to understanding or following the directives of the Shari`ah . In case you do not agree with me, I would appreciate if you would explain your point of view in a more detailed manner. It would benefit us, if you would kindly give a more detailed account of what, in your opinion is the 'Islamic' significance of dreams/visualizations. I hope this helps. In case any aspect of my answer remains unclear, please feel free in writing back to me at your own convenience. May the Almighty guide us all to the path of His liking. My fondest regards to you and those around you. 6th November 1999