Islamic Interpretation
In dreams, the face reflects a person’s inner state and condition. A radiant, pleasant, or attractive face signifies good news, happiness, and a wholesome life, while a dull or opaque face indicates the opposite. Generally, a yellow face points to humiliation, isolation, hypocrisy, or illness; however, if a believer sees his face yellow, it may signify piety, devotion, and fear of sin. Facial yellowness can also symbolize being in love. If a dark-skinned person sees his face white, it denotes hypocrisy, insolence, or shamelessness. If a light-skinned person sees his face black, it suggests that his heart and intentions are better than others assume. Seeing one’s face white while the body appears black indicates outward decency that conceals improper conduct. If someone without whiskers dreams of hair growing on the sides of his upper lip, it implies heavy debts or loss of honor. A face that appears altered, diminished in beauty, or unclear represents excessive joking, for too much laughter and jest reduce respect. If the cheeks lack skin, it means the dreamer survives by begging or relying on others. Dust covering the face signifies weakness in religious commitment. A bluish face or eyes indicate being sinful or blameworthy in God’s sight. An opaque face symbolizes lying or religious innovation. A rosy or reddish face with white spots signifies joy, happiness, and comfort. If a righteous person sees his face blushing, it reflects shame over a past action. A face drenched in sweat symbolizes modesty and restraint. Frowning with a reddened face points to distress, loss, or hardship, while frowning at someone signifies suffering caused by that person. If a woman sees her face blackened with soot, it foretells the death of her husband. If she adorns herself with makeup and perfume, it signals glad tidings for herself and her spouse. A smiling, cheerful face represents happiness and righteousness, whether the person is living or deceased. The beauty of a woman’s or a child’s face indicates blessings. Having two faces foretells a dreadful end, as God does not favor the double-faced. If a scholar sees himself with multiple faces, it means he applies his knowledge in diverse ways or offers multiple interpretations. A frowning, crying, scarred, or darkened face may signify fear, loss of employment, or deceit. Cracked facial skin denotes lack of modesty or shame, and an ugly or repulsive facial expression represents loathsomeness itself. (Also see Body, Jesting)