Islamic Interpretation
Fighting in a dream generally symbolizes deception, betrayal, manipulation, or being misled, as well as conflict arising from falsehood or trickery. It may also reflect widespread turmoil such as inflation, rising prices, epidemics, shortages of food, long queues, social unrest, hardship, or intense stress. Such dreams often point to internal or external struggles that disturb peace and stability. If a soldier sees himself engaged in battle in a dream, it signifies benefit, honor, and success, as well as a rewarding outcome for his efforts. Fighting against unjust or oppressive people in a dream represents victory over wrongdoing, standing up for truth, fulfilling one’s duties toward one’s parents, or showing protection and loyalty toward one’s spouse. Fighting in the streets symbolizes aligning oneself with heedless or misguided people, or deviating from the straight path. If one sees himself wrestled to the ground in a dream, it indicates loss of wealth or resources. However, paradoxically, the one who is defeated in the dream may ultimately prevail in waking life, while the apparent winner in the dream may suffer loss or failure. If the fight has witnesses, or if the winner is better prepared or fighting for survival or sustenance—such as a struggle between a human and a beast—then the dream’s outcome may reflect the real outcome in wakefulness. If two friends are seen wrestling, the one who loses in the dream will hold higher rank, respect, or advantage in real life. Wrestling in a dream may also indicate illness that affects the loser, or consequences following a sickness. Battling a wild beast and killing it in a dream signifies relief from hardships, overcoming trials, and the removal of sorrow and distress. If one reaches the brink of death during a fight in the dream, it foretells triumph over enemies and decisive victory after severe struggle. (Also see Disbelief, Killing, War, Wrestling)