Islamic Interpretation
Performing ritual purification without water in a dream indicates that relief and solutions to one’s difficulties are approaching. Tayammum is normally carried out in place of regular ablution when water is unavailable or when illness prevents its use, while the sanctity and intent of worship remain intact. In a dream, tayammum may also signify travel or illness. If it is performed using a dry substance such as wood, stone, sand, earth, or anything that does not adhere to the skin, it suggests that travel plans may not succeed, or that the person may become base or follow his corrupt desires. Performing tayammum despite having access to water signifies falsehood and hypocrisy. It also reflects seeking forgiveness while persisting in wrongdoing, favoring worldly interests over eternal gain, preferring unlawful self-gratification over lawful intimacy, or behaving hypocritically. It may also indicate recovery from a terminal illness or release from imprisonment. (Also see Enacting, Ablution)