Islamic Interpretation
A gutter in a dream symbolizes a person who shows generosity and kindness at certain times, as well as channels through which matters flow and outcomes are revealed. Seeing water running through gutters without rainfall indicates corruption, moral decay, or people who spread harm and evil in that place, and each such gutter may also signify the loss of a life. Gutters can represent faithful servants or housekeepers who manage responsibilities with care and trust, and they may also point to relief from pressure, hardship, or accumulated distress. A gutter may further symbolize a reliable messenger, trustworthy emissary, or letter carrier who conveys matters safely and accurately. If blood flows through a gutter, it signifies tyranny, oppression, and bloodshed that will occur in that locality. If clear and fresh water flows through it and people benefit from it, the dream indicates prosperity, economic growth, peace, security, and tranquillity. If the water is murky, foul-smelling, or filthy, it points to widespread afflictions and diseases, such as plagues involving ulcers, tumours, or smallpox, and the spread of harm and corruption among people. (Also see Gutter of Mercy, Roof)