Islamic Interpretation
Pepper (black pepper or hot pepper). In a dream, pepper symbolizes safeguarded wealth, reserve funds, or security money set aside to protect capital and investments. Seeing pepper without eating it points to stored money, protection against loss, or resources kept for difficult times. Eating pepper in a dream signifies hardship and intensity, and may indicate drinking something harmful, taking bitter medicine, suffering from distress, or being affected by a negative spiritual influence. At the same time, eating pepper can also mean earning money through effort that is difficult yet praiseworthy, gaining recognition after enduring struggle, or achieving results through patience and endurance. The sharpness and heat of pepper reflect anxiety, worry, or emotional agitation, and its bitterness represents trials that leave a lasting impression. When pepper appears as food, it mainly denotes sorrow, discomfort, or dismay, whereas when it appears as a substance kept aside, it represents wealth, protection, and financial security gained through foresight and restraint.