In Islam, dreams hold significant spiritual meaning. But how can one identify a true dream (Ru’ya Saaliha) from ordinary or disturbing dreams? The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explained three clear signs in his authentic hadiths that help us recognize a true dream.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your dream carries divine guidance, here are the three powerful signs to look for:
The Dream of a Truthful Person Comes True
The first sign of a true dream is that it usually belongs to a truthful person. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“The truest dreams are those of the one who is most truthful in speech.”
This means a person who speaks the truth, avoids lies, deception, and dishonesty in everyday life is more likely to see true, meaningful dreams. Truthful people naturally receive clearer signs and messages in their dreams.
Dreams Seen at the Time of Fajr (Early Dawn) Are True
The second sign is that dreams seen during the early dawn (Fajr time) — shortly after the end of the Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) — are often true.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The truest dream is the one seen in the early hours of dawn.”
This is the sacred time when the soul is calm, and the divine connection is strong. Dreams seen in this period carry special significance and are more likely to come true.
True Dreams Will Become Common Before the Day of Judgment
The third sign is that as the Day of Judgment (Qiyamah) approaches, the dreams of the believers will rarely be false. The Prophet ﷺ mentioned:
“In the last days, the dreams of a believer will rarely be false.”
This is one of the minor signs of the end times. When the world nears Qiyamah, true, meaningful dreams will become more frequent among sincere Muslims.
