The Source of Tingz | August Newsletter
This Month’s Highlights:
Ayat Reflection & Hadith Tingz
Sister Tingz
Female Figure Tingz
Islamic Vocab
Previous Halaqah Wrap Up
Ayat Reflection | Al-Yusuf (12:5)
قَالَ يٰبُنَىَّ لَا تَقۡصُصۡ رُءۡيَاكَ عَلٰٓى اِخۡوَتِكَ فَيَكِيۡدُوۡا لَـكَ كَيۡدًا ؕ اِنَّ الشَّيۡطٰنَ لِلۡاِنۡسَانِ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِيۡنٌ
“His father said: "My son! Do not relate your dream to your brothers lest they hatch a plot to harm you. Indeed Satan is man's open enemy.”
Although the meanings of the dream were quite clear, Prophet Jacob (as) was genuinely concerned that Joseph's ten brothers would grow even more envious upon hearing this dream. Therefore, he cautioned his son not to share the dream with his brothers. Prophet Jacob (as) knew that his sons lacked the moral character expected of the children of a Prophet and might harbor ill intentions out of jealousy. In the dream, the sun represented Prophet Jacob (as), the moon symbolized his wife, Prophet Joseph’s mother, and the eleven stars stood for his eleven brothers. In our most recent halaqah, we talked about how exciting some of our dreams can be, but also the cautionary mindsets we must have when sharing them. “Everything aint for everybody” is what was said to me growing up and it seems that becomes more of a reality as we get older.
Sometimes that message is just for you, from Allah (swt)… and that glad tiding is a moment special to engulf, or perhaps provide some light before perceived darkness. For whatever reason, thank Allah (swt) and be at peace with what has been decreed.
Hadith Tingz
وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ رَبِّهِ بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ
" الرُّؤْيَا الصَّالِحَةُ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَالرُّؤْيَا السَّوْءُ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ فَمَنْ رَأَى رُؤْيَا فَكَرِهَ مِنْهَا شَيْئًا فَلْيَنْفِثْ عَنْ يَسَارِهِ وَلْيَتَعَوَّذْ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ لاَ تَضُرُّهُ وَلاَ يُخْبِرْ بِهَا أَحَدًا فَإِنْ رَأَى رُؤْيَا حَسَنَةً فَلْيُبْشِرْ وَلاَ يُخْبِرْ إِلاَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّ
Abu Qatada reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying : The good vision are from Allah and the evil dreams are from the satan. If one sees a dream which one does not like, one should spit on one's left side and seek the refuge of Allah from the satan; it will not do one any harm, and one should not disclose it to anyone and if one sees a good vision one should feel pleased but should not disclose it to anyone but whom one loves.
(Sahih Muslim, Book 29, Number 5618)
Sister Tingz | “Binta M.”
Binta was born in Cameroon and now currently resides in Maryland. She’s been an educator for over 12 + years and has worked with kids from ages 3-18 years old. For the past few years, Binta has specialized training with 3-5 year old’s with Autism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, shopping and spending time with my family. Binta has been a Halaqah Tingz member before Halaqah Tingz was birthed and is eager to continue on the journey of this sisterhood!
Female Tingz | “Aminah (ra)”
The Prophet’s (saw) mother in fact had a dream prior to the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (saw). During her husband’s journey, Aminah (ra) learned she was pregnant after having a dream. This dream showed light emanating from her abdomen and illuminating the lands in and around Makkah. After Aminah relayed this dream to Barakah, she was told she will deliver a blessed child.
Halaqah Wrap-Up | “Am I Dreaming or is Allah (swt) Trying to Tell me Something”
Presented by Ustadha Asha K.
Dreams Halaqah - Washington, DC
Dr. Rahul Jandial posits that we sleep because we must dream. Perhaps this suggests that sleep allows us to connect with our true nature and prepare for our inevitable return to Allah (SWT). Narrated by Ibn-Abas (RA), it is said that the souls of the deceased and those who are asleep meet and exchange experiences. These "mini deaths" might serve as preparatory stages for the final death. During sleep and dreaming, we may access our true essence, which can spiritually rejuvenate us. Our brains remain metabolically active even when we are asleep, with the part responsible for emotional responses reaching its peak. The emotional intensity experienced in dreams is often unmatched by anything felt while awake. Unlike other organs, the brain generates enough electrical activity to light a lightbulb, and these electrical patterns capture the communication between neurons. Our brains function like a motherboard, integrating thought, cognition, emotion, and dreams, with dreaming and memory formation occurring in the same area, which explains why we remember our dreams.
In Islamic tradition, dreams are categorized into good and bad. Good dreams are from Allah (SWT), while bad dreams are from Shaytan. When the soul departs from the body, angels expose it to certain images, which aligns with the brain's role in memory retention. Dreams may thus be influenced by angels sent by Allah (SWT) to convey messages such as glad tidings, warnings, or support. Conversely, dreams from Shaytan are intended to induce fear and discomfort without offering valuable insights; these should be ignored, and seeking refuge through spitting to the left three times is recommended. Psychological dreams, reflecting subconscious thoughts and personal issues, are not considered divine and may be repetitive. Authentic dreams are more likely when one is truthful, as noted in Hadith, and are among the remaining aspects of prophethood. To foster good dreams, one should perform wudu, sleep on the right side, face the qibla, and engage in Dhikr before sleeping. Sharing dreams should be limited to trusted individuals to avoid misinterpretation, and if misinterpretations occur, one should pray for protection. When interpreting dreams, linking them to Quranic verses or Hadith is advisable, but reliance on dreams for decisions should be minimal; ultimate reliance should be on Allah (SWT).
Arabic Index Tingz
حلقة Halaqah: Circle/Circling
حديث Hadith: A report or account of an event
آية Ayat: Verse
