❖ The Impossibility of Satan Assuming the Form of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Compiled by: Dr. Rida Abdullah Pasha حفظه الله✦ The Prophetic Statement on Satan's Inability
It is categorically established through authentic Hadith that Satan cannot assume the form of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This is a point of aqeedah (creed) and is affirmed by the words of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ himself.❖ Hadith of Abu Huraira رضي الله عنه
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:"Name yourselves after me, but do not use my kunyah. Whoever sees me in a dream has truly seen me, for Satan cannot take my form. And whoever deliberately lies upon me, let him prepare his seat in Hell."
[Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim]
In another narration:
"Whoever sees me in a dream will see me in wakefulness (or it is as if he has seen me while awake), for indeed Satan cannot imitate me."
[Sahih al-Bukhari]
❖ Physical Description of the Prophet ﷺ
To validate whether one has truly seen the Prophet ﷺ in a dream, the characteristics of the vision must align with authentic descriptions from Hadith. Below is a brief summary of his noble attributes:① Neither excessively tall nor short.
② His hair reached below the ears and was black.
③ His eyes were large with long eyelashes.
④ His face was luminous and white, like the full moon, free of blemish.
⑤ He had a thick beard with about seventeen white hairs.
⑥ A line of fine hair extended from chest to navel.
⑦ His shoulders were broad and fleshy.
⑧ His palms were large and softer than silk.
⑨ There was spacing between his teeth.
⑩ He walked briskly and gracefully.
⑪ His fragrance was beautiful and his heart was pure.
⑫ When he spoke, he radiated magnificence.
⑬ In silence, his presence commanded awe and dignity.
✦ Conclusion
➤ If one sees the Prophet ﷺ in a dream matching these characteristics, it is a true vision, and not a satanic deception.➤ The Satan cannot appear in the image of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, as per the categorical testimony of authentic Hadith.
➤ False claims of seeing the Prophet ﷺ, especially those contradicting his known appearance or teachings, are serious and potentially sinful.
❀ May Allah protect our dreams and beliefs from distortion and grant us the true vision of His beloved Messenger ﷺ. Ameen.❀
