Islamic Interpretation
Lice appearing in a vision signify worldly attainment and material increase. Discovering lice in one's shirt indicates receiving a grant or reappointment to a leadership role. Lice in a shirt may also represent an unwelcome situation that persists. If the shirt is made of rags or is torn, it denotes being in debt. Lice on the floor symbolize weak individuals. If they surround the dreamer, it means he associates with such people. If he dislikes them, they represent adversaries who cannot truly harm him. If they bite, they symbolize those who defame him. A louse flying from one's chest indicates a son or employee fleeing the home or workplace. A large louse emerging from the skin foretells loss of life. A louse may also symbolize a woman, household manager, son, sickness, invading troops, soldiers, melancholy, or hardship. For a ruler or officer, lice represent his aides. For a teacher, they signify students; for merchants, jealous rivals; for artisans, taxes. For the ill, lice indicate a lingering sickness. Splitting a louse in half denotes kindness toward one's children. Consuming a louse signifies speaking ill of someone behind their back. A swarm of lice represents chastisement. Lice may also symbolize dependents or relatives who gossip, slander, and cause family division. An infestation can signify blessings, wealth, relief from trials, and the removal of cares and griefs. Killing a louse in the dream mirrors its meaning in waking life. Waking from a dream where lice attack suggests ongoing melancholy, troubles, or adversities. Picking a louse from one's garment means hearing falsehoods. Developing an itch from lice signifies debts. Plant lice denote anger, disaster, or divine retribution. (Also see Nit)