Islamic Interpretation
In a dream, a rat symbolizes corruption, moral decay, and harmful behavior, and seeing a rat inside one’s house indicates emigration or moving from one land to another, while for a homeowner it may signify selling the house or losing attachment to it. The presence of rats in the home also points to thieves, hidden enemies, or the need to be vigilant against betrayal by someone close, as well as neglect in safeguarding one’s property or personal affairs. Eating a rat in a dream denotes engaging in backbiting, slander, or acquiring unlawful wealth through dishonest means. In a broader sense, rats represent insolence, destruction, indecency, illicit relationships, marital discord, and difficulties related to the upbringing or behavior of one’s children. Catching a rat in a dream signifies humiliation, loss of dignity, or being subjected to contempt and disgrace as a consequence of one’s actions or associations.