Islamic Interpretation
A crane in a dream stands for an individual who is impoverished, humble, and lacking in strength. Capturing a crane signifies wedding a maiden from a family of low repute. These birds also represent gregarious individuals who enjoy companionship. Spotting a crane may indicate embarking on a long voyage or returning home safely from one. Observing cranes flying above a town warns of a severe winter, torrential rains, and inundations. Consuming crane flesh means accepting money from a dishonest person or a servant. A flock of cranes in flight symbolizes thieves, brigands, highwaymen, contamination, or a violent storm. Seeing scattered cranes flying suggests profits and advantages for a traveler, marriage, or the birth of a son. Riding on a crane foretells a descent into poverty. Possessing a large flock denotes leadership over others and the acquisition of wealth. Crane meat and feathers symbolize income derived from a poor or feeble person. Raising a flock of cranes also means governing impoverished people. Engaging in combat with a crane represents fighting someone poor and weak. Hearing a crane's cry signals the relief of anxiety and concerns.