Islamic Interpretation
Firewood in a dream commonly symbolizes slander, gossip, and backbiting. Placing two or three logs into a fire indicates the beginning of an argument or a harsh exchange of words that may escalate beyond control. If a religious or devout person sees timber in a dream, it warns of committing a grave sin—such as theft, murder, or adultery—followed by exposure and accountability before justice. Kindling a fire signifies reporting someone to authorities or instigating a matter that brings scrutiny. Carrying firewood represents engaging in harsh speech, reproach, defamation, or verbal abuse. Seeing timber stored inside one’s house may denote profits, the fulfillment of needs, inheritance, or charitable endowments. If the timber still requires cutting, it signifies earnings obtained through great effort, or income that brings trouble or wrongdoing along with it. If the wood is already cut and prepared for the fireplace, it indicates favor from a person in authority or success in business and livelihood. Firewood can also symbolize adversity, miserliness, or hardship. A bundle of firewood represents mixed or uncertain profits. If an unemployed person sees himself carrying such a bundle, it foretells working for a generous and benevolent employer. Gathering firewood signifies bringing medicine or treatment for a sick person. Identifying firewood by its original tree or recognizing its fruit points to money earned from a doubtful or questionable source. Offering timber to be burned in a religious ceremony signifies closeness to God, presenting a gift to a teacher, delivering an offender to justice, or taking a sick person to a physician. If the wood burns before being placed in the fire, it indicates acceptance of the gift or that a guilty person will receive a fair judgment. Eating firewood signifies unlawful earnings. A tree stump or log represents chronic illness or paralysis, while a log prepared for burning indicates profits and benefit for those who rely on it for their livelihood. (Also see Fire, Log)