Islamic Interpretation
Diving into the sea in search of pearls reflects strong attachment to material possessions. Diving and surfacing only with mud foretells hardship inflicted by a person of authority. Successfully retrieving a pearl signifies marriage, gaining sacred or worldly knowledge, or uncovering hidden wealth. Struggling to emerge from a river after diving points to burdens beyond one’s strength and the need for patient endurance. Plunging into the ocean to harvest pearls from oysters likewise represents pursuit of knowledge or riches. (See also Pearl diver)