Islamic Interpretation
In a dream, grey hair carries diverse meanings. For the young, it signifies dignity, longevity, but also potential weakness or poverty. Grey hair on both head and beard indicates poverty, while a partially grey beard suggests strength, dignity, and honor. For a man with a pregnant wife, it foretells the birth of a son. Plucking grey hair shows respect for elders and scholars. For a woman, it means guests arriving or a husband's infidelity. On a rich person, it signifies major business losses; on a poor person, unpayable debts. An unknown woman's grey hair represents a drying crop. For a soldier, it means weakness or defeat; for a sick person, death. If one is fearful, it signifies the appeasement of those fears or a favorable ruling. It can also mean a woman is insulted by in-laws or faces divorce. Increasing grey hair mixed with black indicates dignity, while all grey hair means a reprimand. A black beard turning grey suggests religious failure or loss of wealth, while a few grey hairs predict a son's birth or a loved one's return. Grey chest hair means spoiled food, while a brilliantly grey beard brings honor and fame. Plucking grey hair can also mean disrespect for the elderly. Generally, grey hair may symbolize poverty, debt, pain, isolation, harshness, or imprisonment. (Also see Dye, Elderly person)