Islamic Interpretation
Within Islamic dream interpretation, encountering a vulture symbolizes a base, ignorant, and immoral individual. Witnessing one in a daytime vision foretells the onset of a serious malady. Should a vulture appear within the confines of one's dwelling, it signifies extending aid to a person in distress. To capture a vulture portends conflict or warfare. A gathering of vultures descending upon a settlement represents an invading force of ruthless soldiers who will loot the area. For an ailing person, the sight of a vulture inside the home indicates nearing death. For artisans like tanners or potters, such a vision suggests gain or advantage. For healers or the sick, it is an omen of misfortune. Broadly, vultures denote brigands, bands of thieves from foreign lands, those who shun honest labor, or they may signify morticians, grave robbers, diggers, or a person of vulgar and offensive character. (Also see Eagle)