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16 April 2023

Understanding Visions of Allah

In our article Is a Vision of Allah Permissible in a Dream? we dealt with the possibility of receiving such vision. Here we will examine what authorities say about such visions and we will also learn what they mean.

In a Hadith Qudsi (the origin of such Hadith is believed not to be from a prophet, but from the Highest himself) we read: “Narrated by Ibn Abbas from the Prophet that he said: ‘Tonight, my Lord, may Allah be blessed and exalted, appeared to me in the best image …’” (Narrated by Imam Ahmad (16026) and Tirmidhi (3159).

Al-Hafez said that scholars claimed that it is possible to see the Almighty in a dream, and that His vision always required an interpretation.

Al-Ghazali said: For those who see Allah in a dream; His Deity cannot take any form and image, but His Deity ends with a specific definition to the slave by a tangible example of light or other, and that example it true in being a mode of definition. The dreamer will say: I saw Allah in a dream, but this does not mean that he saw the Being of Allah, as he can say in the case of other objects.

Al-Nawawi said, explaining Sahih Muslim: Scholars agreed that it is permissible to see Allah in a dream, and this is true.

Al-Baghawi said in his book Sharh Al-Sunnah: Seeing Allah in a dream is permissible. If one sees Allah, and He promises paradise, forgiveness or escaping fire, His words and promises are true. If one sees Him looking at him, it is His mercy, and if one sees him looking somewhere else, it is a warning regarding sins.

Seeing Allah in a dream, as we have seen, is permissible. It is good news of acceptance by Allah, an expression of His grace and mercy, forgiveness of sins, and acceptance of piety. Furthermore, it is evidence of healing from disease and safety from fear.

Let's share here some of what was said concerning the interpretation of dreaming about Almighty Allah:

  • The vision of Allah the Almighty in a dream is a sign of good tidings and evidence of true religion.

  • If the dreamer finds Allah in a body of light, then this is good news for the great good that will be obtained by Allah’s permission.

  • The vision of Allah in a dream, speaking with and looking at the dreamer is a proof that the Almighty will grant them mercy and increase His grace upon that person.

  • If a person finds that they are speaking to Allah and they find themselves close to Him, then this is a good thing, because this shows Allah’s satisfaction.

  • The vision of the Almighty in a human form in a dream is evidence that the dreamer is righteous and right.

  • Hearing a voice in the dream as the voice of Allah shows the significance of the great position and the great thing that the dreamer will receive.

  • If the dreamer finds in a dream that God Almighty mentions them in heaven or calls them by their name, then that is a sign of Allah’s satisfaction.

  • When the dreamer sees Allah the Almighty in the condition of acceptance, good tidings, pleasure and joy in a dream, this may indicate that the dreamer will meet Allah on Al Yawm Al Qiyama (the Day of Resurrection).

  • When the dreamer sees the Almighty and is able to look at Him in the dream, this may indicate that the dreamer will be a good servant in this world and enter Jannat (the Paradise) in the Akhirat (the Hereafter).

  • When the dreamer sees Allah warning them about something in a dream, this may indicate that the person lives in disobedience and must turn and repent.

  • When the dreamer sees himself in the hands of Allah in a region they know, this may indicate that this region will be covered with blessings and goodness. The oppressed will prevail and defeat the oppressors.

  • Talking with Allah in a dream behind a cover or veil is a sign of the goodness of the dreamer and righteousness of the heart.

  • The vision of the Almighty is evidence of the healing of a patient, security from fear, and good tidings to people in general, to grant the desires of their hearts.

Allah is speaking today through dreams and visions. When we understand the true interpretations of these dreams, we can live according to His purpose. He may be speaking to you right now.

What is your response? Seeking to understand the nature and purpose of your dream is very important. We are committed to helping you understanding your Allah -given dream(s)