c. 621 CE
Isra and Mi'raj — The Night Journey
Prophet Muhammad's journey to the Temple Mount and ascension through the heavens — a defining moment of Islam, experienced between dream and vision.
Vision → RevelationIn Islam, there are three types of dreams: Ru'ya (true dream from Allah), Hulm (dream from Shaytan), and Hadith an-nafs (dream from one's own mind). Prophet Muhammad considered true dreams to be one-fortieth of prophecy.
Prophet Muhammad's Isra and Mi'raj — the Night Journey to the Temple Mount and ascension through the heavens — is one of the defining moments of Islam. Ibn Sirin (653–729) wrote the most famous Islamic dream dictionary, still in print after 1,300 years.
Istikhara — a special prayer for guidance through dreams. When a Muslim faces an important decision, they perform salat al-istikhara and wait for a dream showing the right path. The practice is alive across the Muslim world today.
"True dreams are one-fortieth of prophecy."
— Prophet Muhammad, HadithReceived key revelations through dreams — considered true dreams divine communication.
Author of the most enduring dream dictionary — in continuous print for 1,300 years.
Dreamed of a tree growing from his body, shading the whole world — founding the Ottoman Empire.
Used dreams as a diagnostic tool in his Canon of Medicine.
Did you know in Islam, a true dream is considered one-fortieth of prophecy? Prophet Muhammad distinguished three types — from God, from the devil, and from one's own mind. The art is knowing which is which.
Did you know the Ottoman Empire began with a single dream? Founder Osman I dreamed of a tree growing from his body and shading the whole world — a prophecy of an empire lasting over 600 years.
Did you know the world's longest continuously published dream dictionary is Islamic? Ibn Sirin's book from the 8th century is still in print — over 1,300 years. Millions of Muslims use it today.
Did you know Islam has a special prayer for a prophetic dream? Istikhara — when facing a difficult decision, you pray and wait for a dream showing the right path. Practiced worldwide today.
Prophet Muhammad's journey to the Temple Mount and ascension through the heavens — a defining moment of Islam, experienced between dream and vision.
Vision → RevelationThe most famous Islamic dream interpreter wrote a dictionary that has been continuously published for over 1,300 years — the longest-running dream guide in history.
Dream dictionary → Living traditionThe founder of the Ottoman dynasty dreamed of a tree growing from his body and covering the entire world. A prophecy of an empire that lasted over 600 years.
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