Discover 42 Islamic dream interpretations about Earth. Each interpretation is grounded in authentic Islamic scholarship, drawing from classical sources including Ibn Sirin's renowned work on dream interpretation and Imam Al-Nabulsi's comprehensive dream dictionary. These interpretations consider the spiritual, psychological, and contextual dimensions of dreams according to Islamic tradition.
In Islamic tradition, dreams hold significant spiritual meaning. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated that good dreams are from Allah and are a form of glad tidings. Understanding dream symbolism helps believers reflect on their spiritual state and seek guidance. Our interpretations combine classical scholarship with contextual understanding to provide meaningful insights.
Seeing oneself performing ablution and then praying in the Aqiq canyons in a dream—an area linked to the Prophet’s night journey—signifies affirming the testimony of Divine Oneness, cleansing oneself from worldly distractions, witnessing spiritual gifts, rising in rank, or hearing uplifting words. It may also symbolize imprisonment, rainfall, receiving a gift, making an offering, or giving charity.
(Mecca, Mount Arafat, Mount of Mercy, Plain of Arafat, Gathering of loved ones) Standing in prayer on the Plain of Arafat during the hajj season, on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, in a dream signifies the homecoming of a long-absent traveler, joyful reunions with family, mending of ties between friends, or harmony between disputing parties. Visioning Mount Arafat or its plain may likewise indicate the approach of pilgrimage time, undertaking hajj, performing umrah in Mecca (See Umrah), attending Friday communal prayer, the day of Jumu'ah, visiting a bustling market, or pursuing rewarding trade. Being present at Arafat in a dream further denotes elevation in rank, transformation of circumstances, a shift from prosperity to hardship or from difficulty to ease, or possibly the passing of a dear one such as a spouse, or moving to a sacred land or securing refuge. Standing at Arafat may also imply defeat in a confrontation, yet its outcome will ultimately grant dignity and high standing, or victory over foes. For one burdened with sin, praying and seeking forgiveness at Mount Arafat or beside the Mount of Mercy signifies acceptance of repentance, revelation of a hidden matter, or an imminent meeting of separated loved ones. Appearing at Arafat under cover of night foretells achievement of aims and fulfillment of aspirations. However, standing there after dawn suggests that one's inquiry will remain unanswered. (Also see Circumambulation, Cradle of Ismail, Kaaba, Muzdalifa, Pelting stones, Responding, Station of Abraham, Umrah)
Seeing the prophet Aramaea, peace be upon him, in a dream signifies a serious warning of an approaching trial or calamity, particularly the outbreak of fire or widespread destruction affecting one’s town, home, or nearby lands, and it may also point to sudden unrest, divine admonition, or a test that brings fear and hardship to the people of that place, urging vigilance, repentance, and turning back to God before the affliction becomes manifest.
In a vision, a battlefield represents deeds, achievements, endeavors, completions, triumph, conquest, a caution for one's offspring, or their training to become skilled warriors.
(Mountain pass, Mountain trails) In a dream, deep gorges or canyons symbolize deceit, treachery, dishonesty, and guile. Observing a mountain pass could also mean surmounting hardships or finding respite from troubles. (Also see Aqiaq canyon)
In dream symbolism, the combined imagery of a cavern (or cave) and a woman carries profound and layered meanings. Entering a cave during a dream often signifies arriving at a place of profound safety, security, and unwavering faith or reliance upon God Almighty. It may also indicate deliverance or salvation from an adversary, threat, or perilous situation, offering refuge and protection from harm. A cave itself embodies multiple archetypes: it can represent a woman—particularly in her nurturing, mysterious, or enveloping aspects—along with emotions such as jealousy, envy, evasion, avoidance of confrontation, or skillful dodging of difficulties. Positively, it may foretell good fortune, harmonious relations, and loyal support among one's friends or social circle. More broadly, a cave symbolizes essential sources of shelter and guardianship in life, including one's mother (as the primordial protector), father (as the stabilizing force), teacher or mentor, spiritual guide (such as an Imam), spouse or life partner, professional livelihood, business endeavors, or trade. It serves as a metaphor for concealment, veiling, or safeguarding personal secrets and private matters from exposure. For someone actively seeking employment or career advancement, dreaming of a cave holds promising connotations: it may herald the discovery of a suitable job opportunity, gaining employment under influential or authoritative figures, the resolution of ongoing troubles and anxieties, or the successful overcoming of obstacles. Additionally, this dream imagery can portend recovery from a prolonged illness, liberation from confinement (such as release from prison or restrictive circumstances), or the blessing of a long, enduring life filled with vitality and longevity. Overall, the cavern intertwined with feminine symbolism invites reflection on themes of protection, introspection, hidden strengths, and emerging from darkness into resolution or renewal.
(Graveyard, Burial ground, Grave) Beholding a graveyard or cemetery in a dream brings solace and reassurance to someone in fear, while it causes unease to one who is at ease and carefree. A graveyard embodies fear, hope, and returning to proper guidance after neglect. It symbolizes the afterlife, as it serves as the path leading to it. A cemetery in a dream likewise stands for the confinement of the physical body, yet it can also denote isolation, worship, restraint, renunciation of worldly desires, or earnest warning. It may further represent a drunken idler sprawled in a tavern, a person stretched out in a place of immorality, the dwelling of someone careless who prefers sleep over prayer, or a pretender whose actions yield no eternal reward, and similar figures. Should a person suffering from illness join a funeral procession in a dream, it foretells that his sickness will end in death. If he is healthy and during that procession sheds tears or offers prayers for the departed soul, it indicates repentance from wrongdoing, participation in circles of religious learning, and dedication to serving scholars. Such an individual might reach an exalted spiritual rank and gain insight from what he witnesses and hears. If one walks in a funeral train while showing disregard through laughter and jesting instead of reverence and reflection, it signifies forming ties with wrongdoers and adopting their corrupt ways as acceptable. Seeing oneself visiting a graveyard seeking solitude, spiritual awareness, and self-control, and pondering words of truth, wisdom, and remorse in the dream, means being called upon to arbitrate between parties and delivering a fair judgment. Failing to reflect in this manner suggests forgetting something vital or cherished. Entering a graveyard while reciting the call to prayer in a dream means exhorting others, enjoining righteousness, and prohibiting wrongdoing. Walking amid the scattered bones of the deceased in a graveyard during a dream portends one's own death and burial in that place. A cemetery in a dream additionally signifies reminder, recitation of the Qur'an, weeping, recollection, devotion, acceptance of fate, and abandonment of material attachments. It may also denote learned individuals, renunciants, rulers, commanders, military encampments, or places of vice. The tombs of righteous saints or sacred shrines in a dream indicate novelty in religion, indifference, indulgence, immorality, depravity, and apprehension. A stone mausoleum or sarcophagus in a dream points to financial gain, captives of war, spoils, or revealing hidden matters. (Also see Burial, Grave, Shrine)
(Mud, Mortar, Earth) In a dream, clay generally signifies illness, dishonor, or humiliation. However, for someone who works with clay or constructs with it, seeing clay denotes advantages, spiritual awakening, and the strengthening of faith and conviction. Dry clay points to a reduction in income or living frugally. Plastering the walls of one's house with wet clay suggests the dreamer is a virtuous individual. Consuming clay in a vision indicates deceitful acquisition of wealth. Clay used for building represents profit and money. Clay can also symbolize death. Walking in mud or wet clay, especially if working with it, may foretell sickness or shame. Dry clay symbolizes money, while wet clay signifies righteousness. Eating baked clay denotes gossiping, falsehood, or defamation. For an ill person, seeing clay can mean their demise. (See also Bricks)
Should one witness the walls of his dwelling falling down due to a deluge in a vision, it foretells the passing of his spouse. If one sees his house collapsing upon him, raising a great dust cloud, it suggests he may be stricken with measles. A ceiling that gives way signifies ruin. To see a ruined house rebuilt and standing anew indicates the spiritual renewal of its inhabitant. If one anticipates a family member's return or awaits a guest, and a section of his house caves in, it signals the imminent arrival of that traveler. If a daughter, sister, or other woman resides there, it means the visitor will come seeking her in marriage. If a tempest utterly destroys his entire house, it portends that death will visit that place by the hand of an oppressor. To dream of oneself tearing down an old house or structure signifies misfortune. Should a woman see her walls collapsing upon her, it portends the death of her husband. (Also see Destruction)
Witnessing a desert in a dream symbolizes transition from hardship to ease, or leaving adversities to encounter new prospects. It may represent repentance from sin, a business reversal from loss to gain, or recovery from sickness. If a poor person walks into a desolate or ruined desert, it can foretell his death. Traversing barren land indicates engaging in fruitless or harmless pursuits. Walking across a plain suggests attaining comfort, receiving honor, or performing righteous acts, depending on the distance covered. Generally, a desert signifies joy and contentment, proportionate to its vastness and the verdancy of its plants in the vision.
An empty, deserted, or forsaken location in a dream denotes poverty or scarcity of sustenance for one's household. Such a barren place may also signify distress and tribulation.
Soil or dirt in a dream symbolizes a woman's wealth or assets. Walking upon it means seeking money. Gathering dirt represents saving funds. Sweeping dirt inside one's home denotes defrauding one's wife of money, while sweeping it in one's shop signifies lawful income. Dusting a shop's ceiling and discarding the dirt outside foretells business losses. Carrying dirt indicates spreading rumors, but can also mean alleviating sorrow or conquering a state of melancholy. (See also Earth)
Dreaming of soft feathers or fluff can symbolize wealth, earnings, garments, legacy, or possessions taken by force. It may also stand for money that is rightfully earned.
(Solid ground) The appearance of dry land in a dream signifies attaining security and reaching a place of safety.
In a dream, dust represents material wealth. Witnessing a dust cloud signifies an enigmatic situation from which escape seems difficult. Washing dust from one's hands denotes a descent into poverty. Dust settling after a rainstorm or a display of thunder and lightning indicates periods of drought or calamities. A dust cloud stirred by the swift movement of a vehicle or a horse symbolizes taking command of one's affairs, engaging in deceit, or stirring up conflict. Dusting one's shop and casting the dirt onto the street foretells business losses. Should a merchant see his goods coated in dust, it portends a slump in trade and difficulty selling his merchandise. (See also the entry for Specs of dust.)
(The element of earth, Soil) In a dream, the earth represents humanity, as they are fashioned from it. It also signifies livestock, animals, or the temporal world. Dirt symbolizes wealth, though it may also indicate neediness. Excavating earth means preparing a grave for an ailing person. Such digging can also denote a voyage, with the gathered soil representing the journey's gains. If interpreted as seeking marriage, the earth itself signifies the prospective bride. Generally, digging into the earth is inauspicious, as it uncovers what is concealed. The soil represents a woman's possessions. Brushing dust from one's hands foretells commercial loss, impoverishment, and disgrace, or it may indicate returning savings to their proper owners. Treading upon dirt means asking for money. Gathering dirt means hoarding money. Sweeping dirt within one's home signifies defrauding one's wife of funds. The earth also symbolizes human longevity. If one sees his wife carrying a sack of soil, it suggests a questionable pregnancy. Earth further embodies the fundamental elements of nature—fire, water, air, and ether. Rubbing one's face with dirt signifies giving undue praise to others or causing self-disappointment. Earth also denotes the fulfillment of needs or promises, as ink is derived from its components. If a merchant sees his goods blanketed in dirt, it signals a trade depression and difficulty selling his wares.
(Country, Farm, Ground, Globe, Land, Locality, Place, Property) In a dream, every locale carries a specific meaning tied to its essence and state. Seeing the land of the great assembly on the Day of Resurrection signifies the keeping of a promise or that the dreamer is fit to guard secrets. Earth can also mean attaining wealth after poverty, or peace after great tribulation. It may herald marriage to a beautiful young maiden, or signify receiving guidance and achieving a lofty, honorable worldly station. Observing the globe borne on the back of a whale or an ox, unchanged, foretells the deposition of a country's ruler, who will either abdicate or be supplanted by his minister. Sweeping and tending to a floor mat or carpet symbolizes caring for one's community or household. Earth also represents one's mother or the land's governor. Activities in a farmland—its tools, elements, seeds, watering, plowing, harvesting, landscaping, the blossoming and scent of flowers, any light or result seen therein—all mirror corresponding success or failure in waking life. An unknown land may symbolize one's mother, child, spouse, partner, guardian, servant, or heirs. Earth can also denote disputes, knowledge, or eloquence. It signifies the worldly element, while the sky represents the hereafter. Seeing both simultaneously underscores their eternal separation, as this world and the next cannot coexist. Cracks in the topsoil indicate fertile, arable land, but also the emergence of heretical doctrines and the spread of evil and innovation. Viewing the land's expanse means the freeing of prisoners or, for a pregnant woman, her delivery approaching. An earthquake causing destruction signifies deviation from the right path, arrogance, and negligence. If the earth seems to fold over one, it means a fall in worldly status, divorce, or business failure. Earth turning to iron or rock suggests a wife's barrenness, or a change in one's trade or profession. Being swallowed by the earth denotes shame for an action, or obstacles in business, a journey, or imprisonment. Earth appearing as a desert foretells an urgent trip. Striking the ground with a stick means embarking on a business journey. Eating dirt equates to earning money equal to the amount consumed. If the earth cracks open and a beast emerges speaking human language, it portends a bewildering miracle or event for all to witness, or the approach of life's end. Digging the earth can also mean scheming and deceiving others. If the earth speaks kindly to someone, he will attain what it says. If it rebukes him, he must correct his conduct and seek God's forgiveness and guidance.
In a dream, an earthquake reflects fear of ruling powers or those whose command one cannot resist. It may also point to sweeping changes in a region, or a trial that overtakes a community or land. If one sees mountains trembling, breaking apart, then returning to how they were, it signals a momentous event that will shake that place. Should the ground heave or split open and swallow part of the population while sparing others, it suggests turmoil marked by injustice, civil unrest, or a spreading illness. If the earth quakes and the sky seems torn, it indicates heavy losses touching property, livestock, fields, and institutions as a consequence of people’s wrongdoing. Feeling the ground move beneath one’s feet relates to one’s struggles to secure livelihood or manage business matters. An earthquake can further represent the revealing of secrets, disturbing news, general fear, public chaos, or the emergence of new ailments. If walls collapse in the dream, it signifies the dreamer’s death. When such shaking occurs on farmland, it implies fertility and a plentiful yield. An earthquake may also be interpreted as travel, dancing, disrupted commerce, or arguments within the family. If urban buildings suffer damage, it foretells increased work and profit for builders and craftspeople. Should a fruit orchard be struck, it again suggests a strong harvest. If the quake happens in May, it warns of fierce clashes and widespread disorder; in June, it signals the downfall of harmful trades and their practitioners. If it occurs during the day, it indicates that people of knowledge will be elevated to positions of leadership. A quake in July means a prominent individual will die in that area. In August, it signals an enemy’s assault. In September, it foretells the arrival of a stranger followed by severe plague and hardship. If it takes place in October, it suggests common illness, protection for pregnant women, and stable or falling prices. A quake in November hints at frequent miscarriages. In December, it denotes grave afflictions, epidemics, and death, though not from invading forces. If it happens in January, it points to the deaths of the young. In February, it implies famine and miscarriages. In March, it symbolizes prosperity and abundant crops. For a pregnant woman, seeing an earthquake means she is nearing childbirth. (Also see Cave in, Destruction, Earth, Thunder, Tremor)
A rise in height or position in a dream may symbolize one's wife. (See also the entry for Hill.)
(Estate, Farmland, Property) Seeing cultivated land in a dream symbolizes a female presence. The growing stalks signify her offspring or possessions. If the farmland represents a commercial space, then its crops denote gains, advantages, implements, or monetary setbacks. Cultivated fields may also depict a conflict zone, with plants representing combatants, or they may stand for the temporal world, where vegetation symbolizes humanity in all stages of life. Farmland can further represent every action undertaken for spiritual benefit, illustrating that earthly existence prepares the ground for the afterlife. (Also see Crop, Estate)
A grave in a dream symbolizes a prison, just as a prison may represent a grave. Living inside a grave means imprisonment. Building a grave signifies building a house, while entering a grave without witnessing a funeral indicates purchasing a home. Digging a grave points to marriage achieved through deception. Standing over a grave means committing sin. If one digs a grave and finds it standing above ground without walls, it represents the abode of the Hereafter; entering it means one’s worldly life has ended, while not entering it carries no consequence. A known grave confirms truth and inevitable outcomes, whereas an unknown grave represents a hypocrite. Building a tomb on the roof of one’s house signifies long life. Visiting graves means visiting prisoners. Rain falling upon graves denotes divine mercy upon the deceased. Graves may also symbolize travel, confusion, a wife, or imprisonment. Filling a grave with soil means longevity and good health. Being buried alive indicates calamity, restriction, or incarceration, and being buried alive while shrouded may also mean marriage. Exhuming a grave means pursuing the deceased person’s occupation; if he was a scholar, it signifies seeking his knowledge, and if wealthy, it means gaining wealth or inheritance. Seeing the dead person alive in his grave means unlawful earnings, whereas seeking knowledge from a deceased scholar whose grave remains closed means true wisdom. A stone tomb or sarcophagus signifies profit, captives of war, spoils, or exposing secrets. (Also see Burial, Cemetery, Exhume, Sarcophagus, Shrine, Tower)
Gravel or pebbles covering the bed of a river or stream in a dream symbolize strenuous effort, endurance, and persistent hard work required to achieve one’s goals. They indicate toil that is steady and demanding, often involving patience and perseverance through difficulties. Such a vision points to labor that may be tiring and repetitive, yet necessary for progress, suggesting that success or provision will only come through sustained effort and the willingness to bear hardship along the way. (Also see Pebbles)
In a dream, a hill signifies a formidable and perilous individual. Any structures around the hill reflect that person's riches. If one sees level ground next to a raised area or hill, such a mound represents a wealthy man whose affluence matches the extent of the adjacent lands. A verdant meadow encircling a hill denotes the person's might, fairness in conduct, or religious commitment. By extension, it also means receiving promotion through a person of influence. Traversing hills in a vision signifies evading peril. Stationed atop a hill indicates having authority over a devout individual. Moving down a hill or raised ground denotes financial loss, severe head pain, or disgrace. Being confined atop a hill signifies an elevated position. If the elevation is composed of refuse, it points to worldly and material standing. A raised area in a dream can also symbolize one's spouse.
(Deception, Plot, Profits, Fall) Excavating a pit, a well, or a channel with the intent to nourish plants signifies tending to one's own requirements and supporting the welfare of one's household. Consuming the earth removed from such digging represents arrogance, or a person who gains wealth through trickery. Finding oneself within a cavity in a dream also indicates marital separation. Observing such a hole from the outside foretells a dispute with one's partner that will ultimately be resolved. If an ill or imprisoned person dreams of emerging from a hole, it denotes liberation from his tribulations. Tumbling into a pit and calling for help unsuccessfully suggests embarking on a brief journey. A hole also symbolizes a destitute woman who endeavors to conceal the faults of others, yet fails to hide her own. Concealing oneself within a hole signifies the alleviation of fears or the conclusion of hardships. While hidden, discovering sustenance, fresh water, or a garment denotes benefiting from unexpected quarters or reconciling with an adversary. Creating an opening in one's footwear portends encountering difficulties and trials. (Also see Den, Mouse hole, Tunnel)
Feeling a deep longing or yearning to return to one’s homeland in a dream signifies separation and division, such as divorce between spouses or the breaking of bonds between close friends, and it may also indicate a transition from poverty to wealth, while if this yearning is accompanied by crying, wailing, or lamentation, it carries an ominous meaning, pointing to misfortune, sorrow, or the arrival of troubling and harmful events.
A jungle or forest in a dream symbolizes a group of people whose company brings no benefit, marked by confusion, rivalry, and intrusion, as its tangled growth reflects individuals encroaching upon one another, concealing hidden dangers like hunters lying in wait to ambush their prey, and if the jungle is owned or associated with someone, it signifies enemies, opposition, or conflicts that the dreamer will be compelled to confront and struggle against. (Also see Forest)
Seeing a lane in a vision is akin to seeing a city's entryways. If it is closed during daytime, it foretells an incident within the city or at the lane's end that will require sealing its gates or blocking passage. A lane may also represent a servant or shared living. Whatever form the lane takes, similar conditions will appear in waking life. Accordingly, walking a lane suggests suffering unfair treatment from a merchant, official, or artisan. An open road indicates one might gain employment with a governing authority. (Also see Alley, Road)
In a dream, walking through a lowland signifies enduring difficult and adverse circumstances such as hardships, financial struggles, or challenging life situations that test one's resilience and faith, or it may represent experiencing profound depression, melancholy, or emotional lows that overwhelm the soul, yet it carries a glimmer of hope for eventual recovery, upliftment, and emergence into better times through patience, supplication, and divine intervention, reminding the dreamer to remain steadfast, seek spiritual support, and trust in God's plan for relief after distress.
(Beauty, Grass, Green, Knowledge, Paradise, Wisdom) In a dream, a meadow represents easy and effortless wealth, or it may symbolize a wife who lacks restraint and discretion. Seeing a meadow also signifies receiving inner knowledge granted directly by God Almighty through spiritual inspiration, or it may point to establishing a charitable endowment. A meadow with grazing land, flowing streams, perennial plants, and blossoms represents the world, its adornments, attractions, and riches. A meadow may also indicate a place of work or business. Gazing upon and admiring a green meadow without being able to measure its vastness in a dream reflects the immensity and true nature of Islam. If a poor person sees himself walking through meadows, collecting grass, herbs, leaves, or flowers and eating them, it means prosperity. For a wealthy person, such a dream indicates an increase in riches. If an ascetic or one who has renounced worldly pleasures sees this dream, it means he may return to desiring the world or be tempted by it again. Walking between meadows signifies a business journey or a change in profession, just as walking between two markets carries the same meaning. Seeing a deceased person sitting in a meadow indicates that he is in paradise. Meadows also symbolize the world and its pleasures, or they may represent a wealthy wife. An unusual meadow that is admired only when seen and enjoyed especially when visited represents a sacred place, a house of God, a mosque, the grave of a prophet, or the resting places of the righteous. A meadow may also symbolize the Book of Revelation, the Qur’an, knowledge, wisdom, or paradise. Walking from meadows into a salt marsh or swamp means following innovations or engaging in sinful acts. Hearing the call to prayer from within a meadow signifies righteous deeds, guidance after negligence, repentance, attending congregational prayer, or joining a funeral procession.
A mountain in a dream symbolizes a great and noble figure with a powerful voice, effective management, and strong leadership, or it may represent a son, a challenging and strict woman, or a businessman; a rounded or flat mountain indicates difficulties or distress, while it can also signify reaching a goal, embarking on a journey, or keeping a promise; if the mountain stands apart from others, these interpretations are intensified; a mountain with pasture and a water source serving as a lasting guard post denotes a devout ruler, but one without water or vegetation represents an atheistic tyrant from which no benefit comes, as it is lifeless and fails to praise God Almighty or serve people; a tall standing mountain is alive, whereas a collapsed one turned to rubble is dead; climbing a straight mountain, eating its plants, and drinking its water, if one is qualified to rule, means appointment to a leadership role under a strict authority, bringing benefits to subjects proportional to the food and water consumed; for a merchant or businessman, it signifies profits and a solid reputation; easy climbing yields no dream benefits since gains come without effort; thanking God Almighty upon reaching the top indicates becoming a fair ruler; calling to prayer or praying atop the mountain means governmental appointment; descending a mountain suggests demotion, business setbacks, or remorse; descending with a king and soldiers implies companionship with God Almighty and His angels, leading to victory, war success, enemy conquest, or worldly detachment; difficult ascent followed by descent means distress then relief; climbing for higher status then descending implies rank loss; getting stuck mid-climb unable to proceed or retreat foretells early death; falling from a mountain signifies sinning, and breaking a leg in the fall means disdain from superiors; a burning mountain signals a dangerous person's death; leaning on a mountain denotes befriending an authority figure; living in a mountain's shade means happily earning livelihood from such a person; carrying a mountain represents heavy responsibility for a prominent merchant's affairs; a radiant glowing mountain lightens those duties; a mountain descending from heaven indicates a governor's visit to the area; a mountain ascending to the skies means the local governor's dismissal; throwing stones from a mountaintop signifies insulting others; a beautifully adorned mountain means greater command; seeing a mountain afar suggests travel; an earthquake striking a mountain foretells calamities for the land or nation; for a wrongdoer, seeing a mountain means punishment for sins; swallowing a mountain implies dominating ruthless strongmen; climbing to a flat surface means caring for orphans or tending the ill; entering a mountain cave signifies safety; the outcome of a mountain dream hinges on its fertility or barrenness; climbing and relishing its plants and fresh water means protecting chastity with one's wife or acquiring satisfying knowledge or skill; climbing via a direct path means confronting reality as it is; mountains advancing alongside one indicate war or major dispute among scholars; falling from a peak amid beasts, crows, vultures, snakes, mammals, mire, filth, rats, and similar creatures means ceasing sins or avoiding heresy, especially if escaping into a mosque for prayer or a peaceful garden; a crumbling mountain turning to ashes or dust signifies loss of devotion and wasted life for the person concerned. (Also see Ascending in the skies)
Mountain trails, deep valleys, or narrow canyons in a dream symbolize hidden dangers and crooked paths, representing deception, betrayal, and treachery that are concealed beneath the surface. They point to situations where appearances are misleading and where one may be lured into traps through false promises, secret plots, or cunning schemes. Such terrain reflects uncertainty, ambush, and moral or social trickery, warning of perfidy in relationships or dealings and advising caution, vigilance, and discernment when navigating matters that seem difficult, obscure, or shadowed by doubt. (Also see Aqiq canyons)
Being at Muzdalifa in a dream, known in Arabic as Mish'ar al-Haram and one of the sacred ritual stations of the Hajj pilgrimage, signifies receiving high praise and commendation for one's sincere efforts and steadfast commitment to fulfilling obligatory religious duties, or it may indicate the timely settlement of outstanding debts, the honorable discharge of financial obligations, or the faithful fulfillment of vows and promises made to God or others. Witnessing or standing at the holy site of Muzdalifa in a dream represents strict adherence to divine commandments, earnest observance of God's prescribed injunctions, and wholehearted submission to His will. If one sees oneself positioned directly in front of the sacred station of Muzdalifa while actively seeking protection and refuge within its sanctified boundaries and sanctuary during the dream, it foretells that the dreamer will soon be granted clear divine guidance, his uncertainties will be replaced with certainty, his worries will be alleviated, his innermost fears will be completely dispelled, and he will find lasting spiritual security and peace under God's protection. (Also see 'Arafat, Circumambulation, Cradle of Ismail, Kaaba, Mina, Pelting stones, Pilgrimage, Responding, Sai, Station of Abraham, Umrah)
Noah’s Ark in a dream symbolizes divine mercy, safety, and deliverance, indicating happiness, joy, celebration, and the lifting of distress, worries, and hardship, and it represents salvation from danger, protection from overwhelming trials, and refuge from ruin, while also signifying a wedding, the beginning of a blessed union, attainment of leadership or a high position, and triumph over enemies, along with guidance, patience, and ultimate success after enduring adversity. (Also see Noah, Ship)
(Conservatory, Seedbed) In a dream, a nursery signifies gain, yearly yield, or a fecund woman. Possessing or tending to a nursery in a vision denotes triumph, affluence, wedlock, attaining wisdom, instruction in the crafts, or turning away from transgression and reaping the rewards of one's penitence. Should the produce of one's plants transform into gold or silver in the dream, it indicates either advantage, earnings, or that an ailment will hinder the development of one's plants, or it may mean one's harvest will find no market.
Pilgrimage (Hajj). Seeing oneself performing the pilgrimage to Mecca in a dream, completing its obligations and observing its rites, signifies spiritual elevation, strengthening of faith, and righteousness. Such a dream promises great reward in this world and the Hereafter, relief from fear, and indicates that the dreamer is honest and trustworthy. If the dream is seen during the actual season of pilgrimage, it denotes benefit and success for a merchant, healing for the ill, guidance after negligence, or the likelihood that the dreamer will perform the Hajj if he has not yet done so. If it occurs outside the pilgrimage season, it may carry an opposite or delayed meaning. Seeing oneself as a pilgrim while neglecting the real pilgrimage despite having the ability to perform it signifies ingratitude and moral corruption. Performing Hajj in a dream also points to the duty of honoring and serving one’s parents, being sincere to one’s teacher, or fulfilling obligations toward them. It may also symbolize visiting a learned or pious person, marriage, seeking knowledge, fulfilling needs, recovery from illness, repentance from sins, or keeping company with the righteous. Traveling for pilgrimage by a vehicle in a dream indicates divine assistance, while going on foot and leading a camel signifies help from a woman. Riding an elephant suggests performing the pilgrimage as part of an official or governmental mission. Walking on foot implies a vow that must be fulfilled. Returning from pilgrimage represents relief from distress and financial gain. Carrying provisions means piety, reverence, settling debts, or giving the poor their due. Seeing oneself departing alone for pilgrimage while people bid farewell indicates an approaching death. (Also see 'Arafat, Circumambulation, Cradle of Ismail, Kaaba, Mina, Muzdalifa, Pelting stones, Responding, Sa'i, Station of Abraham, Umrah)
Performing the pilgrimage during its proper season in a dream signifies the removal of worries, distress, fear, and hardship. Praying or delivering a sermon in the valley of Mina during the pilgrimage season, when neither the dreamer nor his family is qualified for it, means that someone sharing his name among acquaintances will do so. If that is not possible, it indicates that he may face trials but will become known for good character and righteous deeds. If a learned person sees himself preaching at Mina and people listen attentively, it means he will rise in rank, lead his people, be assigned to manage a project, or assume an administrative role. If he does not complete the sermon or the prayers, it means he will reach such a position but will be removed from it shortly thereafter. (Also see Pilgrimage)
Seeing the pyramids of Egypt in a dream signifies receiving news, messages, or information coming from a distant land or faraway people. For an unmarried person, such a vision points to marriage with a foreigner, attachment to someone from another culture, or adopting the beliefs, religion, or ideals of one’s spouse; it may also indicate the pursuit of education, particularly in arts, sciences, or ancient knowledge. The pyramids in a dream can further symbolize places of diversion and worldly distraction, such as play, entertainment, music, dancing, drinking wine, taverns, images, idols, or fascination with forms and appearances, reflecting attraction to worldly wonders and preoccupation with outward splendor.
In a dream, a road symbolizes the divine law. Seeing numerous roads indicates straying from God’s path or engaging in religious innovation. Taking a side road or turning away at a junction means going astray. If a highway robber attacks someone, it signifies the loss of a friend. Seeing a ruler walking along a rough road indicates that he will establish justice and open the way to righteousness and prosperity. A straight road represents God’s path, true faith in divine revelation, adherence to the practice of the Messenger of God, peace be upon him, or following the guidance of a teacher or spiritual master. Walking on a straight path signifies repentance and receiving guidance. Seeing many roads also reflects hesitation, instability in faith, doubt, heedlessness, or even apostasy. A road may also symbolize a profession, eternity, the past, aging, continuity, or a good or bad example. A boat keeping to the proper sea route signifies salvation. A road can further represent a woman, one’s livelihood, truth, or death. For a merchant, walking on a road means discovering new ways to earn income. A concealed road signifies arrogance, innovation, and self-deception. (Also see Lane, Roadless terrain, Wending one’s way)
Walking through rough land and then suddenly finding oneself on open plains means overcoming hardships. Traversing roadless terrain signifies strain, trials, hard labor, stagnation in business, or reflecting on the vast opportunities in life. Such terrain also represents fear of wrongdoing, deviation from the path of righteousness, or following innovative ways. Roadless terrain can also indicate dullness or lack of insight, whereas plains symbolize intelligence, clarity, and sharp understanding. (Also see Road)
Stones from a mountain in a vision symbolize steadfast believers who cling tightly to their religious obligations. Should a person see themselves attempting to lift a massive boulder to test their might, it indicates they will confront a formidable adversary. Success in lifting it foretells victory, while failure suggests defeat. If stones are seen striking or tumbling upon one's head, it signifies that a superior will impose heavy duties, demand personal favors, rely upon them, or force a service. This also implies one's counsel will be influential and their opinion valued. Hurling stones in all directions from a height represents acting unjustly from a position of power. Women pelting one with stones from a sling signifies being targeted by witchcraft and an evil enchantment. A poor person striking a rock with a staff until water flows from it promises future wealth. A rock can also denote hardworking, patient, and resolute women. Additionally, it signifies long life, building, forgetfulness, livestock, insolence, shamelessness, illicit relations, debauchery, immorality, or an unfeeling heart. A town strewn with rocks may indicate falling prices. If a rock signifies rank, it is an enduring one; if a wife, she is enduring and satisfied. A rock can also represent a doorway, a dwelling, or an idol. A mountain of rocks points to merciless, savage, and pitiless men or their abodes. Drilling into a rock shows one is pursuing something difficult to obtain, with progress matching the depth drilled. Descending upon a rock carries the same meaning as descending a mountain. Rocks are also interpreted as the deceased, heedlessness, ignorance, or sinful behavior. (Also see Stone)
In a dream, sand symbolizes wealth. Holding a small quantity of sand denotes engaging in a trade. Carrying a burdensome load of sand signifies suffering due to one's transgressions. Ingesting or collecting sand represents amassing savings. Treading upon sand indicates pursuing a spiritual or worldly aim, or it may denote a sorrowful occurrence, a conflict, or acting unjustly toward oneself or others. The amount of sand gathered can indicate fetters, a blockade, existence or demise, need or plenty, esteem or disgrace. Sand also signifies exertion or hardship. If a woman dreams of walking on sand, it foretells her husband's passing. If a man has this vision, it portends his wife's death. Red sand denotes an eminent rank. White sand signifies gain for diviners. Yellow sand indicates penitence, recovery from sickness, or constrained sustenance. A mound of sand at a tree's base represents a building endeavor or city growth.
When a trench in a dream is connected to a king or ruler and his army, it symbolizes his troops and wealth. If it appears in relation to a scholar, it represents his advisers or the close companions who uphold and support his views. When associated with one’s wife, the trench signifies her protector or her father, and when linked to one’s son, it denotes his parents. Seeing a city without a trench or fortress to guard it indicates neglecting almsgiving and charity, squandering wealth, loss of knowledge, the spread of corruption, or the threat of an enemy assault upon that city.
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