Dreams (ru’ya) hold a significant place in Islam. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The good dream of a righteous man is one of forty-six parts of Prophethood.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 6472; Sahih Muslim, 2263)
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Stars in the Sky
Symbolize guidance, scholars, or noble people. If shining, it means blessings and knowledge.
🔗 Reference: Sunnah.com – Book of Dreams
The Sky
Clear sky: relief and tranquility.
Dark or stormy sky: hardships and tests.
📌 Related: Signs of Trials in Islam
The Earth
Wide land: ease in life.
Narrow land: difficulties or restrictions.
Water
Pure water: knowledge, faith, and a blessed life.
Dirty water: doubts, confusion, or trials.
Reference: Qur’an 21:30 – “We made from water every living thing.”
🔗 Read on Quran.com
Glass
A glass full of water: provision and sustenance.
Broken glass: separation or loss.
Bathroom / Toilet
Represents relief from burdens, sins being washed away. Staying too long may indicate negligence in faith.
📖 Related reading: Purification in Islam
Bedroom / Chamber
Peace and privacy.
If dark: loneliness or secrets.
House
A large house: expansion in wealth or family.
A ruined house: spiritual weakness.
Mosque
Represents guidance, piety, and closeness to Allah. Entering or building a mosque is a sign of strong faith.
🔗 Masjid and its Importance in Islam – Islamic Encyclopedia
Animals
Sheep: wealth and blessings.
Lion: power or a strong enemy.
Birds: freedom and hope.
The Moon
Sign of leadership, knowledge, or a righteous person. Seeing it bright: good news.
📖 Also read: Islamic Symbols of Guidance
The Sun
Symbol of authority, rulers, or parents. If eclipsed: temporary hardship.
Mountains
Strength and high status. Climbing a mountain: success after struggle.
🌟 Sea / Ocean
Represents knowledge and power. Drowning may symbolize being overwhelmed by worldly matters.
🌟 Tree
Green tree: blessings and long life.
Dry tree: sadness or illness.
🌟 Light
Symbol of guidance and truth.
Extinguished light: loss of faith.
🌟 Road / Path
Straight path: following Islam.
Twisted road: confusion or misguidance.
Reference: Qur’an 1:6 – “Guide us to the straight path.”
🔗 Read Surah al-Fatiha – Quran.com
🌟 Food
Fresh food: provision and goodness.
Rotten food: unlawful earnings.
🌟 Clothes
Clean clothes: dignity and protection.
Torn clothes: problems or exposure.
🌟 Writing / Book
Symbol of knowledge. If it is the Qur’an in a dream: honor and closeness to Allah.
📖 Explore more: Dreams About Qur’an
📌 Closing Note
Dreams can be a source of reflection, but they are not absolute rulings. Interpretations vary, and only Allah knows the unseen.
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📖 External Resource: Ibn Sirin’s Book of Dreams
