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In Islam, Muslims differentiate between dreams and visions, Muslims believe that dreams are the work of the devil, and visions are the work of God. It is assumed that dreams are bad for people, and they should not talk or speak of them. In case one talks about bad dreams it would bring them bad fortune. On the other hand, visions are either positive or negative based on your deeds in life. It is also bad to talk about your visions, however people still go and try to define what those dreams or visions are with Muslim Sheikhs. How can Muslims differentiate between dreams and visions?
Outline:
The main questions to be answered in this research paper are the following:
The introduction will address the topic, with a bit of background on Islam. What is Islam, and what is Islam’s teachings.
In the body address the following questions:
What is the difference between dreams and visions, and how can someone tell whether they are having a vision or dream?
Why are dreams considered bad and why is it that people should not talk about them?
How come visions can be positive or negative unlike dreams?
Who are the Muslim Sheikhs and where do they come up with the answers to the vision or the dreams.
How are these diffrences authenticated in the Muslim teachings?
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