Syed Muhammad Hassan Jaman Nakhvi narrates that on July 27, 1924, he fell asleep at around 3:30 in the morning. He had been suffering from a fever for a few days at this time.
During his sleep, Syed Nakhvi was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Syed Nakhvi saw that the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) was leading a salaat in congregation. Syed Nakhvi was standing in the second row with other Muslims. After the end of salaat, dua was offered.
In the dream, the individual in front of Syed Nakhvi hugged the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) as soon as the salaat ended. Syed Nakhvi was able to hold the blessed hands of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). He then went on to kiss the blessed hand of the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) and stated that a number of individuals think that kissing hand is not permitted in Islam. At this, the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “It is permitted, as it shows love.”
Syed Nakhvi woke up afterwards. He became overwhelmed with his love for the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). His eyes became filled with tears and he found himself reciting Durood Shareef spontaneously. Syed Nakhvi became saddened that the dream had ended so quickly. Afterwards, he started to cry and engaged in reciting Durood Shareef in earnest.
Syed Nakhvi then prayed: “Oh Allah! Let it be everyday that I become blessed with the vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) during a fever.”
