Islamic Interpretation
Observing a drum in a dream represents receiving or spreading false information. Dancing to a drum's rhythm within a house warns of a misfortune befalling that household. Should one see himself transformed into a drum, it signifies experiencing confusing and unclear dreams. A tambourine with one skin symbolizes a woman possessing many faults. Drums associated with women denote reckless trade, secretive commerce, selling trinkets, ugliness, or a miserly woman with numerous adversaries. Hearing drums in a procession signifies deceptive news. The sound of an auctioneer's drum, a town crier's beat, or a herald's signal in a dream can portend a death. Some interpreters say the drumbeat of a marching column denotes a person who remains thankful to his Lord in all conditions. Hearing the drums of pilgrims signifies encountering a wise spiritual advisor. (See also the entries for Drummer and Tambourine.)