35/2. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 3903 — Satan Cannot Imitate the Prophet
Seeing the Prophet (saws) in a Dream
Whoever Sees the Prophet in a Dream: A Hadith on True Prophetic Dreams
Sunan Ibn Majah : 3903
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 3903
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ الْمُخْتَارِ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي لَيْلَى، عَنْ عَطِيَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " مَنْ رَآنِي فِي الْمَنَامِ فَقَدْ رَآنِي فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لاَ يَتَمَثَّلُ بِي " .
Abu Sa'eed Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever sees me in a dream has (really) seen me, for Satan cannot imitate me.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3903In-book reference : Book 35, Hadith 11English translation : Vol. 5, Book 35, Hadith 3903
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 3903
This hadith is another narration on the topic of seeing Prophet Muhammad in a dream. The wording is short but meaningful. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that whoever sees him in a dream has really seen him, because Satan cannot imitate him. This is why the key search phrase “hadith seeing Prophet in dream” is closely tied to this narration. The hadith does not talk about every type of dream, nor does it explain signs for dream interpretation. It only states the special point that Satan cannot take the Prophet’s form. A reader should take comfort from the wording while also avoiding extra details that are not found in this specific text.
What we learn from this hadith
- The hadith affirms the reality of seeing the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) in a dream.
- Satan is unable to imitate the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم).
- The narration teaches believers to stay with the exact wording when discussing this topic.
