Islamic Interpretation
The queen is the most powerful piece on the chessboard, capable of moving any distance vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Because of this immense freedom and strength, it has long ago became associated with persons of great influence, leadership, and elevated social or political standing. Thus, its appearance in a dream almost always points to matters of power, prestige, and honour. The primary meaning of the chess queen in a dream is the attainment or closeness to a noble, distinguished, or lofty rank. This may signify promotion to a high position, gaining favour with rulers, ministers, governors, or influential figures, or achieving leadership within one’s community, workplace, or family. For a man, it can represent a powerful and supportive wife of noble character, a high-ranking female relative, or a woman who brings him honour and protection. For a woman dreaming of the queen, it often indicates her own rise in dignity, respect, and authority among people, or marriage to a man of elevated status. A white queen is overwhelmingly positive: it denotes lawful authority, honourable elevation, lasting respect, and success accompanied by piety and justice. A black queen, while still indicating power and rank, carries a note of caution: the authority or influential woman may be harsh, domineering, or the rise in status may involve trials, envy, or dealings with oppressive figures. If the dreamer sees himself or herself possessing, moving, or controlling the queen with ease, it is a glad tidings of upcoming dominance, victory over rivals, and the fulfilment of ambitious goals. Capturing the opponent’s queen foretells overcoming a powerful adversary or inheriting the status of an influential person. Conversely, losing one’s own queen warns of downfall from a high position, loss of support from an important woman or patron, or humiliation after a period of honour. When the queen appears alongside the king, the dream usually concerns matters of state, government, or the highest levels of leadership. If both pieces are safe and strong, it indicates stability and prosperity under just authority. If the queen protects or saves the king, it may symbolise a wise woman (mother, wife, daughter, or female advisor) who will play a decisive role in preserving the dreamer’s honour or position. (Also see Chess, Chessboard, Chessmen)