DREAMS IN THE QUR'AN AND THEIR REFLECTIONS ON LIFE

Abstract

In this article; the approach of the holy book of Islam, the Qur'an, to dreams which have an important impact on human life will be evaluated. With this purpose, first, expressions used in the Qur'an about dreams and these expressions' grammatical meanings will be taken into consideration. Later we will discuss them in the context they are used. The Qur'an mentions the dreams of prophet firstly Abraham's and then Joseph's, Mohammed's and some other prophets' dreams. For example the Prophet Abraham, sees himself killing his son Ishmael in his dream. Prophet Joseph sees eleven stars, sun and moon while prostrating himself in his dream. Prophet Mohammed also sees himself conquering Mecca. Some people's dreams, other than prophets also take a part in the Qur'an. We can mention the dreams of Prophet Joseph's friends, who were in prison with him in this regard.