7:41 our dreams have value…16:35 nightmares are from…
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Dreams can comfort but cannot guide us

At-Taqwa

“Our dreams have value in Islam but that value is not a paramount value.”

The khateeb, at 7:41

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In one sentence

Dreams can encourage and comfort believers, but they are not revelation or a basis for overriding the Quran, Sunnah, consultation, and sound judgment; believers should respond to them wisely and cultivate truthful speech.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Uses Abu Bakr’s dream interpretation to introduce the limited authority of dreams.
  2. Explains that good dreams may uplift and reassure but never replace revelation or religious guidance.
  3. Illustrates dreams supporting patience through the stories of Yusuf, Uthman, and Ibrahim al-Harbi.
  4. Distinguishes meaningful dreams from nightmares caused by Shaytan and ordinary dreams arising from daily thoughts.
  5. Advises consultation, Quran and Sunnah, and sound judgment instead of making decisions based on dreams.
  6. Concludes that truthful speech is connected to receiving clearer spiritual support from Allah.
Try this week
When a nightmare wakes you, turn to the opposite side and return to sleep.
Do not seek interpretations for nightmares or share them with other people.
For decisions, rely on the Quran, Sunnah, consultation, and sound judgment rather than treating a dream as decisive.
Practice truthful speech as an ongoing commitment.
Sources the khateeb cited
Surah 12Yusuf’s dream of the stars, sun, and moon is used to show how hope can sustain someone through severe trials.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“our dreams have value in Islam but that value is not a paramount value it's not our source of knowledge and information and guidance”
At-Taqwa · Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY
Play from 7:41
“nightmares are from shaitan so when you have them don't try to get them interpreted”
At-Taqwa · Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY
Play from 16:35
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah taught that some dreams can encourage or comfort us, but dreams are never a replacement for revelation or wise religious guidance. Frightening dreams should not control us: we should turn over, go back to sleep, and avoid sharing or interpreting them. The stories of Yusuf, Uthman, and Ibrahim al-Harbi showed how hope can help believers endure painful trials. For important decisions, we should use the Quran, Sunnah, consultation, and sound judgment. The sermon ended by reminding us that truthful speech is closely connected to spiritual clarity and Allah’s support.

  1. What should you do after a scary dream?
  2. How can telling the truth help a person?
  3. What helps you stay hopeful during a difficult time?
Where it was given

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Masjid At-Taqwa1188 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216Jumu'ah Khutbah 1:30 PM
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