"Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallahu Alaihe Wa Sallam."

It is written in a book entitled “Tatarkhania” that there was once a committee in Baghdad. The committee was called “Umra Committee.”

One of the goals of this committee was to help individuals in need of money through donation from the members. A Muslim once required 5000 in local currency. The committee decided to raise money through contribution from the members. During this time, a fire worshipper came up to the Muslim in need and gave him, in total secrecy, 5000 to pay off debts and another 5000 to start a business.

In the night, the fire worshipper was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “You have removed the difficulties of a Muslim. May Allah accept your endeavour.” At this, the individual asked: “May I know your identity?” The Beloved of Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) replied: “Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallahu Alaihe Wa Sallam.” At this, the individual immediately accepted Islam at the blessed hand of the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). In the morning, the individual went to the central mosque and narrated this incident to everyone.

Tebrani (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated that it is the duty of Muslims to show camaraderie, good will, and compassion towards each other and to live life as part of a body whereas if there is pain in one part of the body, then the pain is felt throughout the body.

Tebrani (rahmatullahi alaihe) states, after this narrating this Hadith, that he was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, the Tebrani (rahmatullahi alaihe) asked about the authenticity of this particular Hadith. At this, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) gestured with his blessed hand and stated: “Correct. Correct.”

Dream of Hazrat Abu Abdullah Maghribi

Hazrat Abu Abdullah Maghribi narrates that on one auspicious night, he was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream.

In the dream, Hazrat Abu Abdullah Maghribi stated: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! I have a need. Which dua should I recite for my need?” The Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) replied: “Offer two rakaats of salaat. In each of four sajdahs, recite this dua forty times:

لَّا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

Dirhams from the dream

Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) narrates that he lived in the wilderness for about three months. This greatly affected his health. His skin was badly damaged.

Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) then came to Madinah al-Munawara. He proceeded to give his salaam at the Rouza (the blessed grave). After this, he fell asleep inside the mosque. During this time, Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream.

In the dream, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Ahmad, you have come! What is your condition?” At this, Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) stated: “I am famished. I am your guest.” The Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) then stated: “Open your palm.” The Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) gave Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) some dirhams when he opened his palm in the dream.

Upon awakening, Ahmad Ibn Sufi (rahmatullahi alaihe) discovered the dirhams in his palm. Afterwards, he went to the market, bought and ate some food. He then returned to his residence.

Benefits of Durood in abundance

Abdur Rahim Ibn Abdur Rahman narrates that he was once very seriously hurt after he fell in the bath. He developed pain and swelling because of the fall. As a consequence, it became increasingly difficult for Abdur Rahman to rest and sleep at night.

One night when Abdur Rahman fell asleep momentarily, he was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Abdur Rahman only stated: “Oh Rasool Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam)! At this, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) replied without delay: “Your recital of Durood in abundance has made me restless.”

Abdur Rahman woke up after this. His pain had already gone by this time.

Visions of the the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in waking life

Allama Hafez Abdur Rahman Jalaluddin Suyuti (rahmatullahi alaihe) writes that once an individual asked him to go to Sultan Kayetobayi with some requests.

Jalaluddin Suyuti (rahmatullahi alaihe) told the individual that in the past he was blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) some 75 times. Jalaluddin Suyuti (rahmatullahi alaihe) asked the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) about Hadith both in dreams and in waking life. Jalaluddin Suyuti (rahmatullahi alaihe) informed the individual that he was reluctant to go to the Sultan lest he was deprived of the vision of the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Jalaluddin Suyuti (rahmatullahi alaihe) added that he attached more priority and importance to the visions of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) than attaining closeness to the Sultan.

Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti (rahmatullahi alaihe) was born in a place called Suyut on the 1^st day of Rajab, 849 Hijri. He passed away in 911 Hijri or in 1505 of the Gregorian calendar. Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti (rahmatullahi alaihe) is called “Khatemul Huffaz”. He has composed about 500 books and treatises.

Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti (rahmatullahi alaihe) had the rare distinction to see the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) some 35 times while awake. He stated that reciting Durood Shareef in greater numbers was the reason that he had come to see the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) many times in waking life.