Islamic Interpretation
In a dream the ear stands for one’s power to hear, the seat of alertness, personal rank, offspring, wealth, or repute. It also embodies knowledge, intellect, the creed, the breadth of riches, or pride in ancestry. Should hearing grow sharper or more acute, or if the sleeper senses sound entering his ears, the vision points to right guidance, submission to the Creator, and acceptance of His decree. Finding the ears shrunken or emitting a foul odour warns of deviation and deeds that draw divine anger. Discovering a third ear grants consent to carry out one’s plan. Counting ears may refer to branches of learning, yet it can also expose lack of steadiness. The ear may mirror the jewels a woman pins upon herself. Stuffing fingers into one’s ears signals death while sunk in reprehensible innovation, or choosing to shut out an abhorrent notion; it may further indicate becoming a counsellor or a mosque caller who summons to prayer. Ears changed into those of an animal show loss of esteem, growing rudeness, or indifference. As the vessel of awareness the ear can picture a pouch, purse, chest, or strongbox. Ears may further forecast separation from wife or daughter; half an ear portends the wife’s death, while deafness threatens the loss of faith. Oversized ears reveal avoidance of truth, whereas wings sprouting from them foreshadows loss of sight. Consuming the wax gathered within hints at violating the innocent. If grass sprouts over the body yet leaves ears and eyes uncovered, prosperity is approaching. (Also see Body, Earwax)