Islamic Interpretation
In a dream, a mouse symbolizes a corrupt and sinful woman, a thief, or someone who takes pleasure in exposing people’s private affairs. Seeing a large group of mice inside one’s house indicates wealth and prosperity. If a mouse is seen playing inside a house where food is abundant, it signifies relief and financial gain. When a mouse leaves the house in a dream, it means that blessings will depart and income will decrease. Keeping a mouse as a pet signifies having a servant or housekeeper. A black mouse and a white mouse represent night and day, and seeing either one active during daylight indicates long life. A mouse gnawing on one’s clothes means declaring one’s intentions or plans. A mouse digging a hole signifies a thief. A mouse may also represent a girlfriend, an opportunistic woman, or a female companion concealing her true motives. Catching a mouse means befriending a woman or entering into marriage. Mice can also signify joy and excitement, unless they are of mixed colors. They may represent members of one’s household as well. Killing or capturing a mouse means taking advantage of a woman. Throwing a stone or shooting an arrow at a mouse signifies slander, backbiting a despicable woman, or engaging in unlawful correspondence with her. Seeing many mice in a well or near sloping land indicates approaching the end of life. A large number of mice in one’s house may also signify a gathering of women or hosting a celebration. A mouse inside one’s shirt represents a female friend from whom no good is expected. The skin of a mouse signifies a small amount of money taken from a vile woman.