What is the scholars' opinion on Ibn Sirin's book "Interpretation of Dreams," and what is a brief overview of Ibn Sirin?
The circulated book "Ta'bir al-Ru'ya" (Interpretation of Dreams), attributed to Imam Muhammad ibn Sirin, has not been ascribed to him by verified scholars such as Imam al-Dhahabi and Ibn Kathir, and it is most likely not his. However, al-Dhahabi did mention Ibn Sirin's brilliance in dream interpretation and provided examples of it, indicating that he had divine support in this regard. Al-Dhahabi narrated stories about Ibn Sirin concerning dream interpretations, such as his interpretation of a dream of someone who sat with the people of innovation (Ahl al-Bid'a), meaning that they desired to bury what the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, brought; and his interpretation of a dream for a man, meaning that his wife would die and her child would remain. It is possible that some later scholars compiled these wonders and attributed them to Ibn Sirin. As for Muhammad ibn Sirin, he was a great Tabi'i (successor to the Companions), born at the end of 'Umar's caliphate, and he heard from senior Companions. He passed away in the year 110 AH.
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