Islamic Dream Interpretation

Category: Prophets

Seeing Prophet Aaron (peace be upon him) in a dream signifies honor, spiritual rank, or being entrusted with leadership, possibly even serving as an imam or deputy of an important figure. It may also indicate facing many difficulties before ultimately achieving success. Such a vision suggests triumph, fulfillment of goals, or the downfall of an unjust ruler. If a warrior sees Prophet Moses or his brother Aaron (peace be upon them both), it signals clear victory and overcoming the enemy.

Category: Tools

An abacus in a dream represents order, proper conduct, discipline, and upright behaviour. Its clean frame and smooth-moving beads symbolize good management and sound morals. A dirty or rough abacus indicates poor handling of one’s affairs, bad business practices, or dishonesty in weighing goods. It may also refer to unclean food preparation or a low-quality eatery. An abacus can represent a well-mannered child, a diligent student, a teacher, or a judge. Turning into an abacus signals illness or hardship. It can likewise mean that patience, contentment, and trust in God will bring a generous reward. (Also see Record keepers)

Category: Human Body

The part of the body between the chest and pelvis in a dream reflects one’s strength, overall health, and inner condition, and may symbolize wealth or poverty depending on its appearance. (Also see Body)

Category: Types of People

Seeing Abel, the son of Adam, in a dream indicates suffering from jealousy, hostility, or deceit, and may warn of danger from an enemy. It suggests that an unjust person may envy the dreamer. Abel in a dream also represents piety, devotion, gentleness toward women, or offering something sincerely for God and entering paradise as a reward. Whoever sees him should beware of his brothers and close companions and remain cautious for his life.

Category: Action

Performing ablution in a dream and completing it with careful attention to every detail signifies that one’s needs will be met and matters resolved. Taking a second ablution for prayer when no ritual requirement exists indicates an increase in spiritual illumination. Making ablution with milk or honey reflects debts or financial burdens. Ablution is regarded as a noble act in all revealed faiths, symbolizing protection, mercy, divine safeguarding, and immunity from harm. Taking ablution for prayer represents entering God’s care and being shielded from whatever one fears. It is mentioned in tradition that God Almighty said to Moses, peace be upon him: “When fear overtakes you, perform your ablution and instruct your family to do the same and stand in prayer.” Washing the body in a dream signifies preparing for worship or cleansing oneself from impurities. Taking ablution inside a tunnel or performing a full ritual bath suggests recovering something stolen. Completing ablution and then praying indicates relief from distress and gratitude for divine guidance and protection. If a merchant prays without ablution, it means entering a business venture without capital. For a laborer, it signifies lacking a proper home; for a ruler, it suggests having no supporting soldiers. If a sick person takes ablution while lying in bed, it means separation from a spouse or close companion. Taking ablution inside one’s home points to moving to a new residence. Performing ablution publicly in a street, marketplace, or bathhouse symbolizes scandal, loss, and disgrace. Taking ablution at the seashore or in an appropriate ablution area signifies the removal of fear, grief, or hardship. Making ablution while standing over a friend’s head denotes inheriting him, while seeing a friend perform ablution over one’s own head means suffering harm or scandal caused by that friend. Ablution in a dream also represents the disappearance of fear, recovery from illness, repayment of debts, or sincere repentance. Taking ablution with hot water indicates falling ill. Wanting to perform ablution but being unable to find water or suitable means in a dream signifies failure of a plan or encountering adversity. (Also see Tayammum; Enacting; Prayers; Ritual bath.)

Category: Prophets

Seeing Prophet Abraham, peace be upon him, in a dream is an auspicious sign indicating wealth, blessings, uplifting news, devotion, longevity, diligence, healing for the sick, noble aspirations, righteous offspring, calling to good and avoiding wrongdoing, leaving harmful companions, adhering to divine commands, knowledge, guidance, success after setbacks, and distancing oneself from family in pursuit of God’s pleasure. In dreams, Abraham may represent compassion toward one’s children and kin, yet he can also signify enduring trials before ultimately reaching safety. (Also see Feast of Immolation; Station of Abraham.)