Islamic Interpretation
In a dream, light primarily signifies divine guidance and enlightenment from God. Emerging from darkness into light represents receiving spiritual direction, attaining divine approval and protection both in this life and the hereafter, as well as transitioning from poverty to wealth, from disgrace to honor, from sinfulness to repentance, and from blindness to clear vision, whereas moving from light back into darkness indicates the reverse—losing guidance, facing rejection, or falling into misfortune. Light also embodies the religion of Islam and complete submission to God Almighty. Beholding light in a dream points to performing righteous deeds, acquiring profound knowledge, reciting or understanding the Holy Qur'an, or being blessed with a pious and virtuous son. Additionally, light can symbolize enduring trials and afflictions that ultimately lead to growth. Wearing garments made of light signifies gaining deep spiritual knowledge or increasing in piety and devotion. If light radiates or beams directly from one's own body, it foretells the birth of a son who will become a distinguished scholar, achieve high spiritual status, and have his supplications readily accepted by God, so that whatever righteous request he makes will be granted. Light further represents a bearer of good news or a messenger delivering truth, the illumination of knowledge that fulfills needs, or the means to accomplish goals with ease. On a cosmic level, light in dreams stands for the sun symbolizing authority and vitality, the moon reflecting faith and serenity, daylight indicating clarity and activity, sunshine denoting prosperity and joy, moonlight suggesting tranquility and reflection, the crescent moon hinting at emerging opportunities or renewal, or it may directly refer to the Arabic proper name Shams meaning sun. (Also see Earth, Lantern)