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Is it permissible to charge money for an online Islamic service? If we don't charge, how can we advance?
Salams all - I'm wondering about charging money for an Islamic dream interpretation service that I provide via my online tool Dreamstate (https://dreamstateai.replit.app/). It costs me money to provide the tool (about $100 per month for various AI products that support authentic interpretations), no...
Salams all - I'm wondering about charging money for an Islamic dream interpretation service that I provide via my online tool Dreamstate (https://dreamstateai.replit.app/) .
It costs me money to provide the tool (about $100 per month for various AI products that support authentic interpretations), not to mention the time away from paid work to build and improve it (significantly more $). The first 3 dreams are free, then I currently charge a minimal amount for lifetime unlimited access ($4). I have had feedback that Islamic services like this should be free entirely. But if I charge nothing, I can't continue to work on it.
As a skilled revert who is otherwise unsupported financially, should I give up on building Islamic tools and go get other work? Then my skills would not be used to benefit the ummah. How does this work? I understand the premise but surely the context matters. Have genuinely been wondering about this for a while so any insights from anyone = appreciated
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Can we seek interpretation of dreams?
Whenever I dream about something, I start wondering if there is any message or some hidden reasons. I have seen online glossaries of Islamic interpretation of dreams. Can we do that? Can the things we see in dream be interpreted?
Whenever I dream about something, I start wondering if there is any message or some hidden reasons. I have seen online glossaries of Islamic interpretation of dreams.
Can we do that? Can the things we see in dream be interpreted?
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Which are the scholars that are most known and proficient in the field of "Dreams" in Islam, and what are the most popular islamic books for this?
I definitely know that the theme of "Dreams" in Islam is one of the most difficult and challenging topics. Only few were/are able to dive into this field of science and I also understand that Allah *subhana* gives this blessing to only few people. It is very interesting and that is why I am asking t...
I definitely know that the theme of "Dreams" in Islam is one of the most difficult and challenging topics. Only few were/are able to dive into this field of science and I also understand that Allah *subhana* gives this blessing to only few people. It is very interesting and that is why I am asking this precise question.
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How do you know if a dream you had has a meaning behind it?
How do you know if a dream you had has a meaning behind it? Can they really determine our future? (not referring to Istikhara) **Edit:** I found this question to be somewhat a truth claim question which would attract diversified opinions. So one request would be to ask you to mention in the heading...
How do you know if a dream you had has a meaning behind it? Can they really determine our future?
(not referring to Istikhara)
**Edit:** I found this question to be somewhat a truth claim question which would attract diversified opinions. So one request would be to ask you to mention in the heading what is your view i.e. Sunni/Salafi/Shias/Suffi etc. That would be great and a lot more helpful.
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Can jinns communicate through dreams?
Assala-mu'Alaikum, last night I saw a dream where my younger brother was taken away from me and I need to make sacrifices to keep him to me. At first I heard him screaming then I went out and found him drowning in the pond (We live in a city area, there is no pond here). But just the moment I steppe...
Assala-mu'Alaikum, last night I saw a dream where my younger brother was taken away from me and I need to make sacrifices to keep him to me.
At first I heard him screaming then I went out and found him drowning in the pond (We live in a city area, there is no pond here). But just the moment I stepped into the pond, my brother was taken in a boat and was sped off to a specific direction. After swimming to that area I found him hanging on a tight place. I somehow took him down from there and was hugging him. Everything was pitch black. Again that boat came and took me and my brother to a area I have never seen before. Empty ground with torches all around. The jinns there talked with me using my parent's face. And it scared me to death.
Anyways they wanted something my brother had, I couldn't make that out. And that's why a jinn threw him into the water and I rushed to save him but couldn't as a force was stopping me. Once I yelled I am gonna give them 10 children instead of my brother I was able to get to him and save him. Then the same boat took us home.
Note: Our house is kinda jinn proof. Imam did a thing where jinns cannot come aroud our house. Its called 'badhai' in our language.
I have sleep paralysis.
Rifath Rashid
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Will a good dream from Allah always come true?
I know about the 3 types of dreams. However, I am wondering if a good dream from Allah will always materialize and come true ? Or are there instances where it does not ?
I know about the 3 types of dreams. However, I am wondering if a good dream from Allah will always materialize and come true ? Or are there instances where it does not ?
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How does dream interpretation distinguish itself from fortune telling?
I sporadically encounter "Islamic dream interpretation", e.g., there are tools online such as [MyIslamicDream.com][1], [eDreamInterpretation.com][2], [Islamic-Dreams-Interpretation.com][3] and more can be found using Google. This surprises me, as (a) there seems to minimal difference between engagin...
I sporadically encounter "Islamic dream interpretation", e.g., there are tools online such as MyIslamicDream.com , eDreamInterpretation.com , Islamic-Dreams-Interpretation.com and more can be found using Google.
This surprises me, as (a) there seems to minimal difference between engaging in dream interpretation and engaging in fortune telling, (b) dream interpretation is not haram , and (c) fortune telling is a sin (listed as a major sin by al-Dhahabi ):
> Say, "None in the heavens and earth knows the unseen except Allah, and they do not perceive when they will be resurrected." -- Qur'an 27:65
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> [He is] Knower of the unseen, and He does not disclose His [knowledge of the] unseen to anyone. -- Qur'an 72:26
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> "The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever... goes to a fortuneteller and believes what he says, he has disbelieved in that which was revealed to Muhammad.'" (sunnah.com )
Islam Q&A even likened fortune telling to shirk.
**Question**: How does dream interpretation distinguish itself from fortune telling?
Rebecca J. Stones
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Prophet Abraham dream of sacrificing his son
I know that the whole incident of Prophet Abraham going to sacrifice his son on the mountaintop came to him in the form of a dream. He dreamt of sacrificing his son and upon waking he concluded that it was Allah command to sacrifice his son. How did he conclude this? It could have been very much pos...
I know that the whole incident of Prophet Abraham going to sacrifice his son on the mountaintop came to him in the form of a dream.
He dreamt of sacrificing his son and upon waking he concluded that it was Allah command to sacrifice his son. How did he conclude this? It could have been very much possible that it was a Shaitan dream.
What exactly happened that night in his dream? Please elaborate.
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Dreams are 1/46 of Prophethood; what are the remaining 45/46?
I've read this verse several times that dreams are 1/46 part of Prophethood. Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6614, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2263 What exactly does this mean in relation to the number 46, or more precisely, what is the remaining 45/46?
I've read this verse several times that dreams are 1/46 part of Prophethood.
Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6614, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2263
What exactly does this mean in relation to the number 46, or more precisely, what is the remaining 45/46?
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Can a soul communicate through our dreams?
My sixteen year old brother died recently. His death happened under mysterious circumstances and we've tried everything to find out what happened but unfortunately we can't find an answer. We all feel like it was a murder, is there a chance of his soul communicating to us through a dream, where he t...
My sixteen year old brother died recently. His death happened under mysterious circumstances and we've tried everything to find out what happened but unfortunately we can't find an answer. We all feel like it was a murder, is there a chance of his soul communicating to us through a dream, where he tells us what happened?
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If i tell my dreams everyone can it harm me?
Assalamu alaikum.my ques is:when i see some dreams and i dont get their meanings. can i share it to others?like my family members or relatives or someone else whom i trust.if they interpreted differently about my dreams can my dreams meaning be change?can it harm me?Some scholars have said that if I...
Assalamu alaikum.my ques is:when i see some dreams and i dont get their meanings. can i share it to others?like my family members or relatives or someone else whom i trust.if they interpreted differently about my dreams can my dreams meaning be change?can it harm me?Some scholars have said that if I tell a lot of people about my dreams, my dreams will be turned upside down. Is it really possible?If I tell people about my dream without knowing it, will it hurt me or will it change the meaning of my dream?
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What is the purpose of dreams?
What is the purpose of dreams? I understand there are different types of dreams. I also understand that either directly or indirectly they are from our Creator. But, what is their purpose? Please give sources if you are able. Thank you
What is the purpose of dreams? I understand there are different types of dreams. I also understand that either directly or indirectly they are from our Creator. But, what is their purpose?
Please give sources if you are able.
Thank you
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Is it possible to make dua to Allah to see Allah in my dream for guidance?
I want to see Allah in my dream asking if I am going towards Jannah.
I want to see Allah in my dream asking if I am going towards Jannah.
Mohamed Mohamed
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Can Shaytaan appear like one of the Prophets?
As is known, Shaytaan cannot appear in our dreams in the form of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon Him): > مَنْ رَآنِي فِي الْمَنَامِ فَقَدْ رَآنِي فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لاَ > يَتَمَثَّلُ بِي > > He who saw me in a dream in fact saw me, for the satan does not appear > in my form > > [Sahe...
As is known, Shaytaan cannot appear in our dreams in the form of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon Him):
> مَنْ رَآنِي فِي الْمَنَامِ فَقَدْ رَآنِي فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ لاَ
> يَتَمَثَّلُ بِي
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> He who saw me in a dream in fact saw me, for the satan does not appear
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> Saheeh Muslim
So my question is, are the other Prophets (peace be upon them) like our Prophet in the sense that Shaytaan cannot appear like them in our dreams? or is this only for Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon Him)
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Is dream interpretation haram in Islam?
In my very possibly mistaken belief, there is a thin line between religion and superstition that we should not cross. > I want to know whether the activity of dream interpretation is haram according to Quran and sahih al-hadith. There are many ways to do dream interpretation, in particular I'm talki...
In my very possibly mistaken belief, there is a thin line between religion and superstition that we should not cross.
> I want to know whether the activity of dream interpretation is haram according to Quran and sahih al-hadith.
There are many ways to do dream interpretation, in particular I'm talking about the type that [this website](http://www.myislamicdream.com/) provides, for example [like this entry about horse](http://www.myislamicdream.com/search.html?txtSearch=horse&cmdSearch=Search) .
It cites people's words about the dreams. But people must not make things up, what is their basis to talk about all these dreams? Only what God revealed through Quran and through Muhammad (PBUH) can be a reference, all the rest can only be hearsay, which is a sin. Does that mean such activities should be haram?
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I had a sex dream and didn't ejaculate
I had a sex dream last night (there was no penetration but there was other sexual activities). There was no orgasm during the dream and when I woke up, I didn't find anything on my clothes, so basically I didn't ejaculate. My question is, do I have to take a shower(ghusl) even though I didn't ejacul...
I had a sex dream last night (there was no penetration but there was other sexual activities). There was no orgasm during the dream and when I woke up, I didn't find anything on my clothes, so basically I didn't ejaculate.
My question is, do I have to take a shower(ghusl) even though I didn't ejaculate? Just because I had a dream about something sexual? If I don't take a shower, will that break my fast?
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Does prophet Muhammad appear in dreams and talk to a Hindu girl?
I have been really scared because early in the morning around 3-4 am, I got a dream of prophet Muhammad!I was clearly able to see his face! He wore some blue robe like old Saudi Arabians! That man told me that"I am prophet Muhammad! I'm the messenger of God! I will save you from the hardships and pa...
I have been really scared because early in the morning around 3-4 am, I got a dream of prophet Muhammad!I was clearly able to see his face! He wore some blue robe like old Saudi Arabians! That man told me that"I am prophet Muhammad! I'm the messenger of God! I will save you from the hardships and pain you undergo! "And he told,"La ilaha ilah'allah Muhammadun Rasulullah"and I also repeated the same! And immediately out of fear I woke up! That man had a long face! Not too tall or short! He was of medium height! His complexion was wheatish brown! Not too fair and and too dark! In the middle of it! He had broad shoulders! He had round eyes! Had long black beard! He looked not too old! He had a book in his hand! Looked like Quran and he had a bright light around him! I am a Hindu girl! What does a Muslim prophet has to do with me?! I'm really scared! When I enquired about it to another Muslim he said it is rare for prophet Muhammad to come in one's dreams! And devil cannot take his forms in dreams! So is that really prophet Muhammad and does he talk to a Hindu girl?!
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What does the Quran and Sunnah say about telling one's dreams to someone else?
I had listened from elders that you should not tell your dreams to someone else, some says that you should not tell your bad dreams, some says never tell your good dreams,please explain according to Quran and Sunah.
I had listened from elders that you should not tell your dreams to someone else, some says that you should not tell your bad dreams, some says never tell your good dreams,please explain according to Quran and Sunah.
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Putting Qur'an beside your head when sleeping
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu I had many people says to me that if you put Qur'an beside your head or read some verse before sleeping, you will not have bad dream or any nightmares. I this true and by which source
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu
I had many people says to me that if you put Qur'an beside your head or read some verse before sleeping, you will not have bad dream or any nightmares.
I this true and by which source
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Is there any ayah (quran ayat) which has been revealed by dream?
Do we know prophet Muhammad has got any divine inspiration by a dream?
Do we know prophet Muhammad has got any divine inspiration by a dream?
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