In Islam, dreams are a powerful means of communication between Allah and His servants. All can provide guidance, warnings, or glad tidings, but they must be approached with wisdom and caution. True dreams are a blessing from Allah, while bad dreams are a test of faith.

Types of Dreams in Islam

In Islamic tradition, dreams are categorized into three types:

1. True Dreams (Ru'ya Sadiqah): These are considered a form of divine inspiration and are often clear and meaningful. They can provide guidance, warnings, or glad tidings. Prophets and righteous individuals are more likely to experience such dreams.

2. Confused Dreams (Hulum): These are often a result of one’s thoughts, fears, or daily experiences. They are not considered significant and are usually meaningless.

3. Dreams from Shaytan: These are bad dreams or nightmares meant to cause fear or distress. Muslims are advised to seek refuge in Allah from such dreams and not to share them with others.

How to Respond to Dreams in Islam

The Quran and Hadith provide guidance on how to handle dreams:

• Good Dreams: If a believer has a good dream, they should thank Allah and share it only with those they trust. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

  "If anyone of you has a dream that he likes, then it is from Allah. He should thank Allah for it and narrate it to others." (Sahih al-Bukhari)

• Bad Dreams: If someone has a bad dream, they should seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan, spit lightly to their left three times (without saliva), and not share the dream with anyone. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

  "If one of you sees a dream that he dislikes, then he should spit to his left three times and seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan three times, and turn over to his other side." (Sahih Muslim)