Islamic Interpretation
Within a dream, a padlock symbolizes a worker who endures harsh and unfair treatment. If the lock is fashioned from wood, it signifies deception and insincerity. Securely fastening one's door in a vision indicates governing one's affairs in accordance with sacred principles. Should a door lack such a fastener, it reveals a life lacking control and indifference to outcomes. Trying but failing to lock a door points to an inability to finish a significant undertaking. Forcing a lock to enter a dwelling signifies a victor or advantages gained through such an individual. A padlock may also stand for a fastener, a door bar, a son, an incapacitated spouse, refuge from a foe, concealed riches, or a burial site. It could further imply enchantment, guarding secrets, or impediments that delay a journey. Placing a lock upon a door heralds abundance after hardship or recognition following disgrace. It may also denote an illegitimate child or one adopted. (Also see Close, Lock)