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The First True Visions
English rendering of the source section
Local English translation from the Arabic text; variant readings and editorial commentary are distinguished from the transmitted narrative.
This local English rendering may condense the Arabic narration and editorial notes. It is not a complete published English edition. Consult the Arabic source for exact wording and context.
Read the corresponding Arabic sectionThe passage continues with the covenant: “Have you affirmed this and accepted My charge?” They said, “We affirm it.” He said, “Then bear witness, and I am with you among the witnesses” (Qur’an 3:81). Allah took this covenant from all the Prophets to affirm and support Muhammad, and they conveyed it to those among the People of the two Scriptures who believed them. Ibn Ishaq then relates from al-Zuhri, from ‘Urwah ibn al-Zubayr, from ‘A’ishah: The first stage of Prophethood granted to the Messenger, when Allah intended to honor him and show mercy to His servants through him, was true visions. Whenever he saw a dream, it came true as clearly as the break of dawn. She said that solitude was made beloved to him, and nothing was dearer to him than being alone.