Islamic Interpretation
To overhear others in a dream signifies slander and falsehood. The eavesdropper may find himself disliked by rulers or superiors. If one unintentionally hears a conversation and he is a merchant, it means stepping down from managing his business; if he is a ruler, it means dismissal from office. Deliberately listening to another person implies wishing to expose or shame him. Listening to words and choosing their good direction brings glad tidings, while hearing wise counsel yet ignoring it in the dream points to habitual lying.