{"_id":"668da04a0b76658b4c23334b","title":"Is Islamic dream interpretation legitimate?","question":"There are a lot of islamic dream interpretations out there. Are these rooted in any actual basis from the deen or are they more like “folklore”?","answer":"Interpretation of dreams finds its roots in the Quran in the story of Prophet Yusuf and is found in the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), who himself interpreted dreams. It was also practiced by the sahabah and carried on through generations. Ibn Sirin, a student of numerous sahaba, authored the initial book on dream interpretation. This field draws insights from various sources including the Quran, hadith, language nuances, poetry, cultural context, and history, transcending mere folklore. However, the key lies in having the necessary skill and expertise for interpreting dreams.","tags":[{"_id":"668da04a0b76658b4c233349","tag":"Unseen: Dreams","count":16}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:40:42.817Z"}