Islamic Interpretation
To see the prophet Joseph (Yusuf), upon him be peace, in a dream signifies attaining a lofty position or vice-regency. It may also denote a period of rising prices, drought, separation from family, suffering from others' deceit, imprisonment followed by divine deliverance, and experiencing both favor and tribulation related to one's beauty and noble character. This vision further signifies gaining knowledge of dream interpretation, capturing an enemy, engaging in irrigation or river work, or transporting the deceased between lands, and may represent a great event or miracle, recalling how he, by God's leave, restored his father's sight. Joseph's shirt in a dream symbolizes the alleviation of grief and recovery from illness; if spotted with blood, it means separation and imprisonment; if torn from the back, it signifies false accusation. For a woman, this dream indicates a loss of comfort and eyesight, unhappiness from separation from a beloved, and love for a distinguished man; yet if she is afflicted, it foretells God's merciful turning and guidance to repentance, bringing marriage if unmarried, wealth if poor, and improvement in both worldly and spiritual life. Seeing Joseph as a young boy suggests ill fortune with siblings, enduring lies, imprisonment, and trials before ultimately rising to triumph and authority over them. The dreamer of Joseph is characterized as pious, generous, charitable, and a dispenser of sound counsel. If Joseph speaks or gives something in the dream, it denotes learning dream interpretation and sacred chronicles. Finally, the vision also portends marriage to a beautiful and genuinely loving wife. (Also see Jacob, Sale)