Islamic Interpretation
In dreams, ants may symbolize a fragile yet greedy people, an army, a household, or long life. When a swarm of ants enters a city, it can signify soldiers moving in. A cluster of ants also mirrors a densely populated region. Ants on one’s bed hint at many offspring. Should ants leave a home, it suggests a family member departing. If a sick person is present and ants take flight, it foretells that person’s passing. Ants abandoning their colony can reflect the decline of a town or its becoming deserted. Departing ants may likewise indicate hardship or sorrow, especially for those who toil quietly. If a sick individual sees ants traversing his body, it signals his death. Flying ants can warn of difficulties during travel, while winged ants may signify warfare and an army’s devastation. Ants may likewise point to wealth, or to the dreamer and his kin. Understanding an ant’s speech signifies authority, leadership, and success. Ants entering with provisions suggest growing prosperity, while ants exiting with food foretell poverty. Ants emerging from one’s nose, ears, or mouth while the dreamer feels joy suggest martyrdom; feeling distressed by the sight points to dying in a state of sin. Flying ants also imply theft. Killing ants in a dream reflects harshness toward the weak.