Islamic Interpretation
Rain in a dream, if it causes no harm or destruction, signifies blessings, profits, and mercy; it also represents life, an earthly being, or the fulfillment of a promise. If the rain falls only on a specific place, it indicates sorrow and distress for its people or the loss of a loved one. Rain falling solely over one's own house means personal blessings, but if it falls over the entire town, it denotes blessings for all. However, rain limited to one's house can also indicate illness or severe pain for someone in that home. If the skies rain stones or blood, it signifies calamities and divine punishment for sins. Rain of dust or sand points to an unjust ruler in that area, while rain of dirt without dust means prosperity and good harvest. For a traveler, rain in a dream suggests obstacles on the journey. A destructive rainstorm symbolizes dishonesty, cheating in trade, or the spread of immorality in society; seeing it tear down buildings, destroy homes, or uproot trees represents retribution for the corruption and sins of the inhabitants. Gentle, beneficial rain may indicate reconciliation with an enemy or aiding those in need; it can also represent a caravan of camels, just as a caravan symbolizes rain. Good rain further signifies prosperity, joy, replenishing wells with fresh water, and the flowing of pure springs; it means reviving stagnant affairs, gains, blessings, relief from hardship, debt repayment, or emotional ease. For a farmer, good rain promises abundant harvest and profits. If the skies rain honey, oil, butter, or desirable food, it denotes widespread blessings. Rain in a dream additionally stands for divine mercy, assistance, knowledge, wisdom, the Quran, renewal, revival, resurrection, and life itself. Seeking shelter under a roof, cover, or wall during rainfall suggests suffering from slander. In-season rain implies barriers to travel, financial losses, difficulty obtaining medicine due to poverty, or even imprisonment. Bathing in rain, performing ritual ablution with it, washing one's face, or cleansing filth signifies repentance from sin, spiritual guidance, or eliminating innovations and polytheism from the heart. For the poor, it means God will grant wealth and fulfill needs; if one seeks something from an authority, the request will be granted positively. Drinking clear, pure rainwater brings blessings and benefits, whereas drinking dirty, polluted rainwater indicates illness. (Also see Water)