STUDYING ISLAM

Position of Dreams

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Question

Title: Position of Dreams Question: What is the position and significance of dreams in Islam? Answer: Dreams, normally, do not have any religious significance. The only exception are the dreams of a prophet of God. A person may dream about something, which on the basis of his subsequent experience, is found to be true. But even in this case, the importance or significance of such dreams is not religious. 17 th February 1999

Answer

Title: Position of Dreams Question: What is the position and significance of dreams in Islam? Answer: Dreams, normally, do not have any religious significance. The only exception are the dreams of a prophet of God. A person may dream about something, which on the basis of his subsequent experience, is found to be true. But even in this case, the importance or significance of such dreams is not religious. 17 th February 1999

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