Islamic Interpretation
Jinn in a dream symbolize hidden forces and unseen influences, representing fraud, deception, cunning, treachery, theft, alcoholism, heretical practices, travel, music, taverns, trickery, illusion, sorcery, and magic, reflecting matters that are concealed, misleading, or beyond ordinary perception, and since Jinn are created from smokeless fire, among them are believers and devils just as among humans there are believers and human satans. If one is transformed into a Jinni in a dream, it indicates acquiring such traits of craftiness, secrecy, or unusual abilities, while meeting a Jinni who is clearly truthful, knowledgeable, and wise signifies glad tidings, benefit, or good news. Seeing Jinn standing at one’s door points to loss, misfortune, an unfulfilled vow, or persistent bad luck, and seeing them enter one’s house and work therein warns of thieves causing serious damage or loss. Teaching the Qur’an to a gathering of Jinn in a dream signifies elevation in rank, leadership, authority, or appointment to a position of command, while accompanying Jinn indicates association with people of deep knowledge, wisdom, or inner understanding. Marrying a female Jinni signifies marrying an insolent or troublesome spouse or facing a great calamity and hardship. If a righteous person sees himself chaining Jinn, it reflects strong faith, steadfastness in prayer and fasting, and mastery over the lower self and base desires, while fighting Jinn indicates protection and safety from their harm. Befriending a known leader among the Jinn signifies becoming an enforcer of law, such as a police officer pursuing criminals and bandits, or attaining guidance, knowledge, and the role of a teacher. Seeing Jinn gathered in a known place may also symbolize hidden dangers, such as snakes, scorpions, or fearful creatures of the wilderness, reflecting concealed threats and unseen perils. (Also see Dragon, Pumpkin)