Q 5: Is it possible for someone other than the Prophets and Messengers to reach a degree that enables them to receive revelation directly from Allah (Exalted be He)?

A: No human being other than the Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon them all) can receive any Wahy (Revelation) neither by notifying nor legislating directly from Allah (Exalted be He). Nevertheless, a righteous person may see a Ru'ya Sadiqah (true dream) or it may be seen for them when they are sleeping but not when they are awake. This is regarded as one part of forty-six parts of Prophethood. A person may also have Al-Firasah Al-Sadiqah (true insight) for it is a sort of Ilham (inspiration) as was the case with `Umar ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him). However, Al-Ru'ya and Al-Firasah of any one other than the Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon them all) are not considered to be an origin of legislation and people do not have to believe in them for there is much confusion and mixing of true and untrue Ru'yas (dreams) and Firasahs (insights). Thus, Muslims should not depend on Ru'yas and Firasahs of anyone other than the Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon them all) for our Prophet (peace be upon him) did not rely on the Ru'yas and Firasahs of Muslims including those of (Part No. 9; Page No. 156)  `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him). He (peace be upon him) only relied on the Wahy that was revealed to him.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.