Islamic Interpretation
Seeing a dining table spread with ready food signifies divine favor, answering a supper or midday meal call, easy finances, elevated rank, and defeating one’s foe—here, the foe is hunger itself. The dishes laid out embody generous provision. Removing the dishes signals the end of ease and grace. The household table mirrors one’s daily bread, a sizable venture needing many hands, or a noble, truthful, open-handed person; sitting at it means keeping company with such a figure. Clean fare and warm bread atop the table show affection among companions; scant food and a few slices reveal lukewarm bonds. Accepting an offer to break bread together points to mutual love, solidarity, and adherence to prophetic ways. One or two plates foretell personal gain and support for dependents. A hearty appetite promises long life. An emptied table after eating marks life’s closure. Many guests eating together stand for those under the dreamer’s care. Adversaries sharing the same board warn of combat, especially if roasted meat and greens are present, turning the table into a battlefield where every bite equals a clash. The board itself may also denote devotion; sharing meals forecasts new friendships and pleasant gatherings, yet later disputes over livelihood will surface. (See also Food, Guest, Invitation, Hospitality, Table)