Islamic Interpretation
Seeing a drum in a dream means false news. Dancing on the drumbeat in a dream means that a calamity will befall that house. If one sees himself turned into a drum in a dream, it means that he is experiencing confused dreams. A one-sided tambourine represents a woman with many faults. Women's drums in a dream mean a wild business, an esoteric commerce, selling gadgets, hideousness, or a stingy woman with many enemies. Hearing the sound of drums in a parade in a dream means false news. Hearing the drumbeat of an auctioneer's drum, a herald, or a harbinger in a dream means death. It is also said that hearing the drumbeat of a procession represents someone grateful to his Lord under all circumstances. The sound of pilgrims' drums in a dream represents a wise man and a spiritual guide. (Also see Drummer, Tambourine)