Islamic Interpretation
(Also known as Interpreter, Pen, Writer of words, Stinger, Translator) Within a dream, the tongue signifies one's personal translator or the manager of one's affairs. It is considered the primary instrument of sin. To move the tongue without producing speech in a vision indicates committing a transgression. Witnessing one's tongue grow larger, broader, or longer suggests gaining power and prevailing over an adversary. Should the tongue extend without any quarrel or debate present, this points to possessing a malicious tongue, engaging in gossip, speaking ill of others, or employing foul and disgraceful language. A lengthy tongue may alternatively denote clarity and eloquence in expression. Possessing two tongues signifies learning another language or mastering a second craft, utilizing evidence from another in legal proceedings, or achieving triumph over a foe. A tongue that feels bound or knotted indicates business stagnation or the onset of poverty. The appearance of black hair upon the tongue warns of an imminent calamity, while grey hair suggests a slowly approaching misfortune. Hair growth on the tongue can also symbolize composing or reciting poetry. The tongue further represents a solid defense, the grace and persuasiveness of one's speech, a skilled professional delivery, a reputable standing, and virtuous behavior. If a ruler's tongue is severed, it foretells the demise of his spokesperson or scribe. In dreams, the human tongue also stands for one's pen and authority to sign documents. A tongue that elongates to touch the heavens signifies a leader's removal from power due to tyrannical and unjust rule. Conversely, a ruler's lengthening tongue may reflect the growth of his authority and the absolute effectiveness of his decrees. The tongue can also symbolize a nursing infant, a lion in its cave, or a clever fighter. Releasing a lion from its den thus represents the tongue's power to wound feelings or reputations. To see oneself tongueless may predict the death of a child. For a defendant in court, a cut-off tongue means his evidence will be dismissed by the judge. Losing only part of the tongue hints at doubts regarding a witness's testimony, a merchant failing in a significant transaction, or a student not finishing their studies. Some interpretations say a severed tongue indicates a patient and tolerant individual. A wife with a cut tongue signifies her chastity and piety. If a wife severs her husband's tongue, it means she will show him affection and playful fondness. Cutting off a poor person's tongue denotes giving to an insolent individual to ward off their mischief. A poor person cutting another's tongue foretells a conflict between them. A tongue adhering to the roof of the mouth suggests denying someone's rights, rejecting truth, or breaking a trust held for safekeeping. Consuming or biting one's own tongue signifies an action one will later regret; for a leader, it implies embezzlement or bribery. Biting the tongue can also mean choosing silence, withholding counsel, or restraining rage and temper. It may further indicate greed. Having one's tongue removed invalidates one's argument or prevents requests. A poet's tongue being cut suggests receiving payment for a recitation. A black tongue indicates one may lead his community; for a deceitful person, it confirms their falsehood. A fearful person seeing their tongue portends defeat in a struggle, leading to slander and disgrace. A miserable person with many tongues forecasts a large family or the ability to speak numerous foreign languages. A forked tongue reveals a liar. Multiple, multi-colored tongues suggest telling inconsistent tales or represent a composer of music. People touching or sucking one's tongue indicates they gain knowledge from him, or it symbolizes flattery and influence-peddling in official matters. The tongue can also represent a concealed treasure, hidden wisdom, a flattering servant, an employee, a home, a conveyance, a cunning enemy, the sapling of a fruit tree, a troublesome wife, a barren woman, spoken and irretrievable words, income, gathering refuse, following tracks, an officer of the law, or a captive. An animal's tongue symbolizes life or death, as it functions like a hand for grasping. A scholar's severed tongue means losing a debate or the death of an aide, pupil, or child. Losing one's tongue reflects the spiteful delight of enemies, family, or neighbors at one's misfortune, or may signify the loss of a loved one, a severed bond, a crop blight, marital separation, divorce, loss of employment, or relocation. Two tongues can also denote hypocrisy and duplicity. If the second tongue does not hinder speech, it signifies honesty, love, and kindness. The tongue may also embody a feared object, like a falling ceiling, or represent an adversary. It can mean distancing oneself from the learned and wise, practicing quiet discretion, tending to one's own matters, or expressing devout gratitude to God for His endowments and favors. The tongue also represents a prisoner of war or a serpent concealed in its hole. Examining one's tongue in a dream symbolizes mastering one's speech. (Refer also to: Body; Weariness from talking; Language; Verbalizing)