Bukhari

Hadith Commentary:
If this is the will, then it will certainly be fulfilled.

Hadith Commentary:
➊
In one narration, it is mentioned that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
“Aishah (radi Allahu anha)! I saw you in a dream: an angel brought you wrapped in a piece of silk and said, ‘This is your wife.’ I lifted the veil from your face, and it was you.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Nikah, Hadith 5125)

➋
There is no contradiction in these narrations because the angel came in human form.
There are several interpretations for seeing a woman in a dream.
One is that the dreamer will be granted a woman as a wife.
The second is that he will attain a great status in the world and abundance in provision.
And the third is that sometimes seeing a woman in a dream indicates a trial (fitnah).
(‘Umdat al-Qari: 16/294)

In one narration, it is mentioned that after the death of Khadijah (radi Allahu anha), a girl wrapped in a piece of silk was shown to me; when I lifted her veil, it was you.
(al-Mu‘jam al-Kabir by al-Tabarani: 23/19, Hadith 13155)

This narration is evidence that this incident occurred after Prophethood.
And Allah knows best.

Hadith Commentary: Some dreams come true exactly as they are, an example of which is this dream of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
Whatever the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) saw was definitive and certain. However, the scholars have mentioned three meanings for this:
➊ This dream is to be taken at its apparent meaning, which does not require interpretation, but the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) expressed it in the form of doubt because the mentioned dream is either to be taken at its apparent meaning or it requires interpretation.
➋ If it refers to a wife in this world, then Allah will surely fulfill this dream, and this matter will certainly come to pass.
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was uncertain whether this referred to his worldly wife or to a companion in the Hereafter.
➌ There was no doubt in it for him; rather, he conveyed a report in the form of doubt based on a reality.
This is a type of eloquence known as “mixing doubt with certainty” (mazj al-shakk bi’l-yaqeen).
(‘Umdat al-Qari: 14/18)
(2)
Hafiz Ibn Hajar rahimahullah has written, referencing Jami‘ al-Tirmidhi, that the angel who brought the image of Aisha radi Allahu anha to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was Jibril (alayhis salam).
(Jami‘ al-Tirmidhi, al-Manaqib, Hadith: 3880, and Fath al-Bari: 9/152)

Hadith Commentary:
1.
In the first narration, it is stated that the silk cloth was unfolded by the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) himself, whereas in this hadith, it is mentioned that he ordered the angel to unfold it. The attribution of the unfolding to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is in the sense that he was the one who gave the command, and the one who actually unfolded it with his hands was Jibril (alayhis salam).
(Fath al-Bari: 12/500)
2.
In a dream, for women to receive silk garments indicates marriage, honor and respect, wealth and affluence, as well as greatness for the one who wears gold, silver, and garments, because that is their proper place. For men to wear silk garments in a dream is not good, because it is prohibited to do so in the Shariah.
('Umdat al-Qari: 16/294)

Hadith Commentary:
➊
In one narration, it is mentioned that before marrying you, I saw in such a manner that an angel was carrying you wrapped in a silk cloth. I said to him: "Remove the covering from her." When he removed the covering, it was you. In the same way, I saw again and the same scene appeared before me. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Ta'bir, Hadith: 7012) When the cloth was removed and I saw you, it means that you are like the image I saw in my dream wrapped in a silk cloth. If this incident occurred before Prophethood, then there is no problem. If it was after Prophethood, then this is a form of 'tajahul arifana' (deliberate ignorance by one who knows), in which doubt is combined with certainty.

➋
Imam al-Bukhari rahimahullah has also established from this hadith that there is no harm in looking at one's fiancée once before the marriage contract (nikah). (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Nikah, Chapter: 36, Before Hadith: 5125)

Hadith Commentary: Benefits and Issues:

➊ Sometimes, due to one's youth, inexperience, or lack of understanding, a person cannot comprehend the wisdom and benefit behind the action of his leader or elder. Therefore, such an action may seem objectionable or inappropriate to him. However, when its wisdom and benefit are explained, he becomes satisfied.

➋ In such situations, instead of criticizing or reproaching here and there, if one engages in direct conversation, the matter is resolved.

➌ Therefore, in such circumstances, the leader or respected personality should also act with patience and forbearance, and strive to reassure their devotees and companions.

➍ One should not make it an issue of personal ego. Sometimes, for the betterment of Islam and Muslims, or to protect oneself from someone's harm, it becomes necessary to give something to someone. At times, it is necessary to give in order to attract and incline someone towards Islam, because through his acceptance of Islam, his influential family or tribe may also become Muslim. Sometimes, it is necessary to give something to those who are new to Islam in order to strengthen them in their faith. All of this is for the betterment and benefit of Islam and the people of Islam.

➎ It is not for personal, individual, or group interests. That is why, among the expenditures of zakat, the category of ﴿الْمُؤَلَّفَةِ قُلُوبُهُمْ﴾ (those whose hearts are to be reconciled) has been established as a legitimate category and allocation.

Explanation:
1:
It is possible that this incident occurred before the prohibition of images,
because Allah has forbidden the making of images of all living beings,
or it was the specific action of Jibril (alayhis salam) by Allah’s special command, which does not pertain to ordinary people.
For ordinary people, the ruling of prohibition remains in effect.
And Allah knows best.

2:
This narration has appeared in Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Marriage, Chapter No. 5 and Chapter No. 35,
in which, instead of Jibril, only the word “angel” is mentioned.