Islamic Interpretation
Seeing a whale in a dream carries profound symbolic meanings. It represents a solemn oath, devotion, and places of worship associated with righteous people, such as the temple of the pious or the prayer mat of devoted worshippers. In this sense, the whale symbolizes deep submission, remembrance, and spiritual retreat. At the same time, a whale in a dream may signify hardship, inner strain, sorrow, depression, loss of rank or status, and the accumulation of anger or suppressed emotions. Its immense size reflects heavy burdens and overwhelming pressures that may weigh upon the dreamer. Seeing the whale that swallowed the Prophet Jonah (peace be upon him) in a dream has a distinctly positive meaning. It signifies the removal of fear, the arrival of relief after distress, and prosperity for a poor person. This vision points to divine mercy, repentance, and deliverance following hardship, just as Prophet Jonah was saved after sincere supplication. In another interpretation, the whale represents the chief minister or supreme authority among sea creatures, while the ocean itself symbolizes the king or ruler. Thus, the whale may also indicate proximity to power, serving under authority, or bearing significant responsibility within a greater hierarchy. (Also see Fish)