Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Chapters On Dreams

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Chapter: What has been Related About 'The Believer's Dreams Are A Portion Among The Forty-Six Portions Of Prophet-hood'

Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:
"When time draws near, the dreams of a believer will hardly ever fail to come true, and the most truthful of them in dreams will be the truest in speech among them. The dream of a Muslim is a portion among the forty-six portions of Prophet-hood. And dreams are of three types: The righteous dream which is good news from Allah, dreams in which the Shaithan frightens someone, and dreams about something that has happened to the man himself. So when one of you sees what he dislikes, then he should get up and spit, and not tell any of the people- he said:- and I like the fetters in a dream while I dislike the iron collar." And the interpretation of fetters is being firm in the religion".
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2270
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 1
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2270
'Ubadah bin As-Samit narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:
"The dreams of the believer are a portion of the forty-six portions of Prophet-hood".
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2271
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 2
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2271
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Chapter: Prophet-hood Is Gone And The Mubashshirat Remains

Anas bin Malik narrated:
"The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: 'Indeed Messenger-ship and Prophethood have been terminated, so there shall be no Messenger after me, nor a Prophet.'" He(Anas) said:"The people were concerned about that, so he (s.a.w) said: 'But there will be Mubash-shirat.' So they said: 'O Messenger of Allah! What is Mubash-shirat?' He said: 'The Muslim's dreams, for it is a portion of the portions of Prophethood.'"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2272
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 3
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2272
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Chapter: Allah's Saying "For Them Are Glad Tidings In The Life Of The Present World."

'Ata' bin Yasar narrated from a man among the inhabitants of Egypt who said:
I asked Abu Ad-Darda about the saying of Allah, Most High: 'For them are glad tidings in the life of the present world' so he said: 'No one other than you asked me about it, except for one man, since I asked the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w), he said: 'No one other than you has asked me about it since it was revealed: This Ayah refers to the righteous dreams which the Muslim sees or which are seen about him."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2273
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 4
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2273
'Abu Sa'eed narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:
"The most truthful of dreams are in the last hours of the night."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2274
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 5
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2274
It is narrated from 'Ubadah bin As-Samit, who said:
"[I asked] the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) about For them are glad tidings in the life of the present world. He said: 'This refers to the righteous dreams which the Muslim sees or which are seen about him.'"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2275
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 6
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2275
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About The Saying Of The Prophet (s.a.w) "Whoever Saw Me while Sleeping, Then He Has Indeed Seen Me"

'Abdullah narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:
"Whoever saw me (in a dream) while sleeping then he has indeed seen me. For indeed the Shaitan can not resemble me."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2276
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 7
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2276
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About What One Should Do If He Sees What He Dislikes (In a Dream) While Sleeping

'Abu Qatadah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:
"Dreams are from Allah and Hulum are from Shaitan. So when one of you sees something that bothers him, then let him spit on his left three times, and let him seek refuge in Allah from its evil. Then it will not harm him."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2277
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 8
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2277
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Interpreting Dreams

Waki' bin 'Udus narrated that Abu Razin Al-'Uqaili said:
" The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: " The believer's dreams are a portion of the forty portions of Prophet-hood. And it is (as if it is) on the leg of a bird, as long as it is not spoken of. But when it is spoken of it drops." I think he said: " And it should not be discussed except with an intelligent one or a beloved one."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2278
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 9
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2278
Waki' bin 'Udus narrated from Abu Razin that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:
" The Muslim's dreams are a portion of the forty-six portions of Prophet-hood. And it is (as if it is) on the leg of a bird, as long as it is not spoken of. But when it is spoken of it falls."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2279
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 10
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2279
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Chapter: About Interpreting Dreams, What Is Recommended Of It And What Is Disliked Of It

Abu Hurarirah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:
"Dreams are of three types: The true dream, dreams about something that has happened to the man himself, and dreams in which the Shaitan frightens someone. So whoever sees what he dislikes, then he should get up and perform Salah." And he would say: "I like fetters and I dislike the iron collar." And he would say: " Whoever has seen me (in a dream) then it is I , for indeed Shaitan is not able to resemble me." And he would say: "The dream is not to be narrated except to a knowledgeable person or a sincere advisor."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2280
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 11
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2280
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About Lying About His Bad Dream

Abu 'Abdur-Rahman(As-Sulami) narrated from 'Ali and I think he said:
" From the Prophet(s.a.w), who said: "Whoever lies about his dream, he will be required to knot barely kernels on the Day of Judgement."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2281
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 12
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2281
(another chain) from Abu 'Abdur-Rahman As-Sulami who narrated from 'Ali from the Prophet with similar narrations. [He said:
This narration is Hasan.] There are narration on this topic from Ibn 'Abbas, Abu Hurairah, Abu Shuraih and Wathilah bin Al-Asqa'.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2282
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 13
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2282
Ibn 'Abbas narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:
"Whoever lies about having a dream, he will be required to knot two barely kernels together on the Day Of Judgment., and he will never be able to knot them together."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2283
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 14
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2283
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Chapter: About The Prophet (s.a.w) Dreaming About Milk And Shirts

Ibn 'Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:
"While I was sleeping , I was brought a cup of milk and I drank from it. Then I gave what I had left to 'Umar bin Al-Khattab." They said; "How did you interpret it O Messenger of Allah?" He said: "Knowledge."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2284
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 15
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2284
Abu Umamah bin Sahl bin Hunaif narrated from some of the companions of the Prophet (s.a.w) that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:
"While I was sleeping I saw people presented before me, and that they were wearing shirts. Some of them (the shirts) reaching their breasts, and some of them reaching below that." He said: "Then 'Umar was presented before me and he was wearing a shirt that was dragging." They said: "How did you interpret that O Messenger of Allah?" He said: "The religion."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2285
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 16
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2285
Abu Umamah bin Sahl bin Hunaif narrated from Abu Sa'eed al-Khudri that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:
similar in meaning (to no. 2285).
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2286
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 17
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2286
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Chapter: What Has Been Related About The Prophet(s.a.w) Dreaming About The Scale And The Bucket

Abu Bakrah narrated:
"One day the Prophet (s.a.w) said: "'Who among you had a dream?' A man said: "I did. I saw as if a scale had descended from the Heavens in which you and Abu Bakr were weighed So you outweighed Abu Bakr. Abu Bkar and 'Umar were weighed, and Abu Bakr outweighed ('Umar). 'Umar and 'Uthman were weighed and 'Umar outweighed ('Uthman). Then the scale was raised up.' Then I saw dislike in the the face of Messenger of Allah (s.a.w)."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2287
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 18
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2287
'Aishah said:
"The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) was asked about Waraqah. Khadijah said to him: 'He believed in you, but he died before your advent.' So the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: 'I saw him in a dream, and upon him were white garments. If he were among the inhabitants of the Fire then he would have been wearing other than that.'"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2288
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 19
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2288
Salim bin 'Abdullah narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar about the dream of the Prophet (s.a.w) and Abu Bakr and 'Umar, so he said:
"I saw that the people had gathered, so Abu Bakr drew a bucket or two buckets- in him was some weakness- and Allah forgive him. Then 'Umar stood to draw and the bucket turned into a very large one, and I have never seen a strong man toiling so hard until it was as if the people had gathered at a (camel) watering hole."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2289
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 20
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2289
Salim bin 'Abdullah narrated from his father about the dream of the Prophet (s.a.w) who said:
"I saw a black woman with unkempt hair going out of Al-Madinah, until she stood in Mabaya'ah, and it is Al-Juhfah. So I interpreted that to be an epidemic in Al-Madinah that would spread to Al-Juhfah."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2290
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 21
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2290
Abu Hurrairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:
"In the end of time, the dreams of a believer will hardly ever fail to come true, and the most truthful of them in dreams will be the truest in speech among them. And dreams are three types: The good dreams wihich is glad tidings from Allah, dreams about something that has happened to the man himself, and dreams in which the Shaitan frightens someone. So when one of you sees what he dislikes, then he should get up and perform Salat." Abu Hurairah said: "I like fetters and dislikes, the iron collar. And fetters refers to being firm in the religion." He said: "The Prophet (s. a. w) said: 'Dreams are a portion among the forty_six portions of Prophethood."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2291
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 22
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2291
Ibn 'abbas narrated fro Abu Hurairah that the Messengr of Allah (s.a.w) said:
"I had a dream while sleeping as if there were two gold bracelets in my hands which bothered me very much. So it was reveled to me to blow them off. I blew them off and they flew away. I interpreted thwm to be two liars who would appear after me. One of them caled Masalamah of Yamamah, and (the other) Al-'ansi of San'a'." (sahih)
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2292
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 23
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2292
Abu Hurairah narrated that a man came to the Prophet (s.a.w) and said:
"I had a dream of a cloud with shade dripping butter and honey. I saw the people scooping it up with their hands, some taking much and some taking little. I saw a rope extending from the sky to the earth. Then I saw you O Messenger of Allah ! You took hold of it and went up, then a man took hold of it after you do so, then a man took hold of it after him to do so. Then a man took hold of it and it was severed, and then connected for him, and he did so (i.e. , went up)." Abu Bakr said: "May my father and mother be ransomed for you O Messenger of Allah! Allow me to interpret it." He said: "Interpret it." so he said: "As for the cloud with its shade, it is Islam. As for what the butter and honey that dropped from it, this is the Quran and its delicateness and sweetness. It means some of them gathered much of the Quran and some of them a little. As for the rope extending from the sky to the earth, it is the truth which you are upon, you clug to it and Allah exalted you. Then another man will take hold of it after you and ascend on it, then after him, another man will take hold of it and ascend on it. Then another [man] will take hold of it but it will break, then be connected so he will ascend on it. Inform me O Messenger of Allah! Am I correct or am I mistaken?" The Prophet (s.a.w) said: "You are correct in some of it and mistaken in some of it." He (i.e., Abu Bakr) said: "I swear to you by my father and my mother O Messenger of Allah! Inform me in what I was mistaken?" The Prophet(s.a.w) said: "Do not swear."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2293
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 24
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2293
Samurah bin Jundub narrated :
"When the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) had led us in Subh(Fajr prayer), he turned to face the people and said: 'Did any of you have a dream during the night?'" [He said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih. This Hadith has been related from 'Awf and Jarir bin Hazim, from Abu Raja', from sumarah from the Prophet(s.a.w) with the story in its entirety. [He said:] This is how Bundar reported this Hadith, with its brevity, from Wahib bin Jarir.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2294
In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 25
English translation : Vol. 4, Book 8, Hadith 2294