Islamic Interpretation
(Atheism, Ignorance, Night, Obscurity) In dreams, darkness symbolizes deviation from the righteous path, being misguided, committing mistakes, error, bewilderment, and uncertainty. If one moves from darkness into light, it denotes rescue, security, right guidance, turning away from sin, or liberation from confinement. Darkness can also represent a tyrant; thus, entering a dark place signifies acting unjustly. Obscurity in a vision indicates the darkness of one's heart or spiritual blindness. It may also point to seclusion, withdrawal from society, or concealment from people. (Refer also to Injustice, Night.)