The Prophet ﷺ taught believers specific etiquette concerning good and disliked dreams. He mentioned that a good dream (Ru'ya) is from Allah, while a bad dream is from Shaytan.
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Alhamdu lillah.
All praise belongs to Allah.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari; Sahih Muslim — Etiquette concerning good dreams
Authenticity: Authentic
Meaning and Explanation
A good dream is a blessing and the believer should praise Allah for it, acknowledging Him as the source of that goodness.
When to Recite
Praise Allah immediately upon waking up after a pleasant dream.
How to Recite
Say 'Alhamdulillah', feel happy about the dream, and share it only with those you love or trust.
Important Notes
There is no specific 'formula' to recite before sleeping that guarantees a good dream, but maintaining Wudu and reciting the evening Adhkar is recommended.
Benefits
It encourages gratitude and follows the Prophet's ﷺ instruction to respond to blessings with praise.
Additional Duas
اللهم اجعلها رؤيا خير
Allahummaj-alha ru'ya khayr
O Allah, make it a vision of goodness.
Source
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Sahih al-Bukhari 6985
Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)
The Prophet ﷺ said: 'A good dream is from Allah... so if one sees something he likes, let him share it only with those he loves.'
Content type: Hadith
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