Islamic Interpretation
Sipping an unfamiliar sweet beverage or a cup of cool, fresh water in a dream signals right direction, wisdom, refined taste, and the steadfastness of those who walk the path. Taking cool sweet water at dawn points to permissible earnings and gain for all, except for one accustomed to hot boiled water, for whom it predicts ailment, strain, melancholy, and fright from jinn. Any yellowish drink foretells sickness. Swallowing an infusion of violet blossom hints at healing or abstaining from specific fare. If one unwillingly tastes bitter medicinal syrup, expect a mild indisposition; yet quaffing apple nectar, honeyed cordial, myrtle brew, or any delightful draught brings joy to the rich and woe to the poor. A glass of apple nectar may also mean benefit from a servant or employer, favour from a mighty man, or a taxing life. Imbibing a remedy forecasts recovery if the malady exists; otherwise it warns of possible illness and the need for such a cure. A constipating drink mirrors stinginess, while a laxative reflects open-handedness. A headache draught or pain-killer embodies kindness or tact, as does any potion that purifies the kidneys. Beyond this, drinks symbolise building design, sacred learning, swift address of affairs, or concealment of secrets. Brightly coloured beverages announce merriment, delight, festivity, celebration, and amended conduct. Fruit-based drinks allude to the fruit itself. Tasting rose-water reveals distrust in another’s promise; an unknown fragrant sip strengthens conviction, loyalty, or vow-fulfilment. A foul or spoiled draught, especially from a gold or silver cup, denotes denial of true blessings or apostasy. Should a departed soul offer a sweet, aromatic drink, it conveys guidance and admonition, and hints that the giver abides in paradise. Drinking from an ordinary cup may indicate the final drink. An unknown beverage also represents the refreshment reserved for the righteous and chosen among God’s creation. (Also see Cold water)