Islamic Interpretation
Seeing an unrecognized descendant of Adam in a dream may represent the dreamer himself. If that person acts righteously, it reflects the dreamer’s own deeds, and if he behaves wickedly, the dreamer may follow a similar path. Recognizing such a person means receiving something from him. If what is received is pleasing, it signifies achieving personal aims. Receiving a shirt indicates appointment to a high position, while receiving a rope signifies an agreement, pledge, or covenant. Taking money from him represents something that will be lost or abandoned in distress, or it may indicate a dispute between them. Every human being in a dream represents oneself, one’s peers, a look-alike, someone sharing the same name, one’s town, or one’s profession. If a known person appears with a high rank, it signifies losing that status, and if he appears with a low rank, it indicates promotion. (Also see Man, Mankind)