Islamic Interpretation
(Screener, Sieve, Perforated bowl, Partition, Separate, Winnow, Classify, Filter) In a vision, a sieve symbolizes understanding, judgment, dignity, status, and distinguishing between what is genuine and what is false. A sieve is akin to a device that identifies authentic currency from forged, a person who measures his speech, an individual selective about his profession, a discerning purchaser, a devout person, or it could represent a hair comb. If a sieve is offered as security or as a bond in a dream, it indicates that the one giving the pledge will fail to honor it, for a sieve cannot hold liquid. (Refer also to Bolter, Strainer)