Dua Upon Seeing a Good Dream or a Bad Dream (1 of 2)

Upon seeing a good dream or a bad dream. Before sleeping, waking and dreams.

What is the dua for upon seeing a good dream or a bad dream?

One of the 2 duas for upon seeing a good dream or a bad dream in Hisn al-Muslim is given in Arabic below, meaning “Spit to your left (three times).1”. It is reported in Muslim 4/1 772, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

Upon Seeing a Good Dream or a Bad Dream in Arabic

يَنْفُثُ عَنْ يَسَارِهِ (ثلاثاً).يَسْتَعِيذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا رَأَى (ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ).لاَ يُحَدِّثْ بِهَا أَحَداً.يَتَحَوَّلُ عَنْ جَنْبِهِ الَّذِي كَانَ عَلَيْهِ.

Meaning in English

Spit to your left (three times).1 Seek refuge in Allah from the Devil and from the evil of what you have seen (three times).2 Do not speak about it to anyone.3 Turn over on your other side.4

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon seeing a good dream or a bad dream”.

The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.

Where does this dua come from?

This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Muslim 4/1 772.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for upon seeing a good dream or a bad dream?

One of the 2 duas for upon seeing a good dream or a bad dream in Hisn al-Muslim is given in Arabic below, meaning “Spit to your left (three times).1”. It is reported in Muslim 4/1 772, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

What does the dua for upon seeing a good dream or a bad dream mean?

Spit to your left (three times).1 Seek refuge in Allah from the Devil and from the evil of what you have seen (three times).2 Do not speak about it to anyone.3 Turn over on your other side.4.

Where is the dua for upon seeing a good dream or a bad dream reported?

Muslim 4/1 772. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.

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