Islamic Interpretation
An owl appearing in a dream symbolizes an oppressive ruler, or an arrogant and perilous robber who operates in solitude without accomplices. It may also denote idleness, or a state of being overwhelmed by dread and confusion. The owl further signifies a betrayer. Should one envision himself in combat with an owl, it foretells a confrontation with an adversary. This bird also represents an individual lacking constancy or the resolve to act justly. If an owl descends into one's dwelling within the vision, it brings tidings of a person's demise. Moreover, the owl embodies thieves who conceal themselves in gloom and among crumbling structures, and it reflects the vexation of being compelled to labor diligently for one's sustenance.