Islamic Interpretation
(Heavenly servants, Divine messengers) Seeing the noble angels (arb. Malaa'ikah) approaching to offer congratulations in a dream signifies that Allah Most High has pardoned the dreamer's transgressions and granted him endurance, leading to triumph in worldly affairs and the afterlife. If the noble angels extend greetings or present a gift in the dream, it indicates increased spiritual perception, or possibly martyrdom. Observing angels descending upon a region engulfed in conflict foretells victory for its inhabitants. When people face hardships, their troubles will soon end. Journeying with angels or ascending to the heavens alongside them suggests dying as a martyr and receiving abundant divine favors. Feeling fear toward the angels in a dream warns of disputes, quarrels, or severe ordeals in that area. Generally, angels coming down from the heavens to earth symbolize weakness for those harboring doubts and fortitude for believers with firm conviction. If angels are seen bowing in prostration before the dreamer, it means all his requirements will be met, and he will be blessed with upright character, refined manners, and renowned honor. Should they appear resembling women, it points to falsehood toward Allah Almighty. If a devout individual hears an angel instructing him to "Recite the Book of Allah," happiness will enter his life. For the disobedient, hearing "Read your book of deeds" warns of straying from the path. Angels delivering joyful news and praise in a dream foretell the birth of a pious son who will mature into a role model of righteousness. A assembly of angels in a city signals the passing of a righteous scholar, a devoted worshiper, or an eminent teacher there. Gazing at angels in the heavenly realm may indicate losing a child or property. Encountering the spiritual angels (arb. Ruhaniyyun) denotes acquiring respect, prestige, lifelong blessings, gains, renown, heightened inner vision, or assuming leadership in commerce. Toward life's end, such a vision may bring slander, jealousy-induced harm to reputation, and financial hardship. Transforming into an angel signifies gaining dignity, authority, overcoming difficulties, easing anxieties, and achieving liberation, or elevation in rank. Angels offering salutations and handshakes mean Allah will bestow wisdom, understanding, and discernment. They may also symbolize close companions, protectors, authorities, or envoys of leaders. Struggling against an angel indicates decline in position, distress, disgrace, or demotion. Angels entering a home warn of potential theft. Disarming by angels suggests loss of resources, power, or separation from a spouse. Presenting a platter of fruits points to departing life as a martyr. Cursing by angels reflects neglect of faith. Seeing celestial angels alongside those of punishment signifies hostility and division. A ill person wrestling an angel signals approaching death. An angel appearing as a child represents forthcoming times; as a young man, the current period and its occurrences; as an elder, the bygone era. Angels supplicating for forgiveness on one's behalf foretells spiritual growth, religious improvement, and material prosperity. Their descent on graves confirms righteous souls residing there. Angels strolling through marketplaces indicates merchants engaging in dishonest pricing and unfair dealings. Fearless encounter with punishing angels by the dying promises serenity and calm. Angels instructing final rites to the departing bring welcome tidings, fulfillment of desires, assured protection, bliss, delight, and a pure heart. Angry angels or those disciplining the dreamer warn of returning to wrongdoing, incurring parental anger, rejecting divine obligations, or denying faith altogether. Such angels may embody officials or representatives of rulers. A dying person informed no angels arrived testifies to his virtuous nature and devotion, or settlement of obligations, or healing from sickness. Angels can likewise denote learned scholars, mystics, or interpreters proficient in various languages. Regarding Munkar and Nakir, the questioning angels at burial, envisioning them means livelihood for the destitute and employment for the unemployed. (Also see Castration)