Prophetic Guidance for Managing Nega-tive Interactions with Dreams :A Hadith-Based Study

Abstract

People differ in their understanding of the concept of dreams (ru’ya). Some disregard their significance, whether scientific or symbolic, and may even mock those who attach importance to them, considering it a form of superstition. Conversely, others overestimate the significance of dreams, allowing them to dictate the course of their natural affairs or decisions that might require experience and consultation. Such individuals become paralyzed by their dreams, unable to act.

Both extremes require rectification, as everyone experiences dreams and returns to reality carrying psychological and spiritual effects—some positive and others negative—resulting from experiences in that vast dream world.

This study aims to clarify the principles of proper interaction with dreams, focusing on addressing the negative impacts while harnessing the positive effects they leave on the soul and spirit. These principles are derived from Prophetic teachings found in Hadith, supported by relevant Quranic concepts that help establish a foundation for this understanding.