According to authentic hadith, when a person sees a dream he dislikes, he should seek refuge in Allah from its evil and from Satan, spit lightly to his left three times and avoid telling people about it.
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا رَأَيْتُ
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytani wa min sharri ma ra'aytu.
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan and from the evil of what I have seen.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Hadith 7044
Authenticity: Authentic prophetic guidance concerning bad dreams
Meaning and Explanation
The Sunnah teaches believers not to become distressed by bad dreams and to seek refuge in Allah from any potential spiritual or psychological harm.
When to Recite
Immediately after waking up from an unpleasant dream or nightmare.
How to Recite
Seek refuge in Allah, spit lightly (without fluid) to the left three times, change the side you were sleeping on, and do not relate the dream to others.
Important Notes
A bad dream that causes distress is often from Shaytan to cause grief. Following the Sunnah ensures it will not harm you.
Benefits
It provides practical guidance for dealing with disturbing dreams and removes the fear that they might come true.
Content type: Hadith
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