Archangels
Malek (the Custodian of Hell)
• Seeing Malek: Will be questioned or arrested by the police.
• Malek smiling: Will be safe from prison.
• Malek seen smiling by a sick person: The dreamer may die.
• Malek giving some nice food to the dreamer: (1) You love God, His Messenger, and the believers.
(2) You will have more dignity and power. (3) You will abstain from hypocrisy and sins.
(4) You will return to the right path after erring.
• A cordial and enthusiastic Malek: Will be safe from Hell.
• Malek dissatisfied with the dreamer, turning away or staring angrily at him: Will commit something conducive to Hell.
Dream interpreter: Various Islamic Scholars
Vessel
• The dreamer’s boat capsizing and sinking: (1) His ruler or superior will be angry with him.
(2) His capital will shrink if he is a merchant. (3) He will face a tragedy.
(4) He will have a safe journey in view of the Quranic verse: “Allah is He Who created the heavens and earth, and causeth water to descend from the sky, thereby producing fruits as food for you, and makes the ships to be of service unto you, that they may run upon the sea at His command …”
(“Ibrahim” [Abraham], verse 32.)
• A ship full of people: The dreamer will have a safe sea journey in view of the Quranic verse: “And We saved him and those with him in the laden ship.”
(“Al-Shuara” [The Poets], verse 119.)
Dream interpreter: Various Islamic Scholars
Grape
• Dreaming of black grapes: Flogging or lashes as much as there were seeds in the grapes.
• Picking a bunch of black grapes from a tree: Wife will give birth to a boy fathered by a black bondsman.
• Picking a bunch of grapes: The dreamer will take his wife’s savings.
• Pressing grape to obtain juice and turning the latter into wine: The dreamer will win the
favours of the chief, along with unblessed money, in view of the story of the Prophet Yusuf as related in the Holy Quran: “And two young men went to prison with him. One of them said: I dreamed that I was pressing wine. The other said: I dreamed that I was carrying upon my head bread whereof the birds were eating. Announce unto us the interpretation, for we see thee of those good [at interpretation]. He said: The food which ye are given [daily] shall not come unto you but I shall tell you the interpretation ere it cometh unto you. This is of that which my Lord hath taught me … O my fellow-prisoners! As for one of you, he will pour out wine for his lord to drink; and as for the other, he will be crucified so that the birds will eat from his head. Thus is the case judged concerning which ye did inquire.”
(“Yusuf [Joseph], verses 36–41.)
Dream interpreter: Various Islamic Scholars
Sulayman
• Seeing the prophet and king Sulayman (Solomon): (1) Prestige and promotion till becoming a sultan, a king, a judge, a governor, or a scholar who gives legal counsel based on religious knowledge or jurisprudence, if eligible for such high
honours. And the dreamer will be obeyed by both his friends and foes. The dream is more likely to come true if King Solomon placed his crown on the dreamer’s head, gave him his ring to wear, or allowed him to sit on his bed.
(2) If the dreamer is already a ruler or a chief, he will be removed, but only temporarily.
(3) The dreamer will marry a rich and prestigious woman through a ruse. (4) The dreamer will experience hardships and sorrow from the women’s side.
(5) Money, welfare, and successful endeavours. (6) The dreamer will travel frequently, go to distant places, and return quickly.
(7) The dreamer will be safe, as Sulayman comes from the Arabic Salama, which means “safety.” If the dreamer is ill, he will recover.
(8) The dreamer will be well off in the Hereafter. (9) The dreamer will achieve windfall profits by dealing in birds, manufacturing bottles, and resorting to witchcraft, using the services of the jinn.
(10) The dreamer will lose a fortune and recover it after abandoning all hope.
(11) The dreamer will reverse an unfavourable situation and triumph over the enemy.
(12) Winds will always be favourable, especially if the dreamer is a sailor or is operating a windmill.
(13) God will shower his blessings on the dreamer, who will acquire knowledge and master languages.
(14) Possessing Solomon’s scepter means the dreamer will speak a lot about people, slander, and backbiting or will die, if ill.
(15) The dreamer will learn medicine.
Dream interpreter: Various Islamic Scholars
Raven
Seeing this bird means he will be guided on the straight path.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Lending or Borrowing Something
It symbolises his profits and gains which will remain in safe custody.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Sandpiper
(Bird) A sandpiper in a dream represents a virgin, a woman, or a wife.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Crocodile
it symbolises a thief who is crafty, sly and deceitful. Neither does his enemies nor his friends feel safe with him around.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Claw
(Nail) In a dream, a claw signifies victory over one's enemy, as it provides a weapon, protection and a tool for a bird.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Bustard
(Bird; Fowl) A bustard in a dream represents a rich person and a spendthrift with limited benefits to others and a gluttonous personality.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Blood
• Splashing in blood: The dreamer is being financed and is dealing with dirty money or is indulging in a major sin.
• Seeing blood on one’s clothes: Somebody is lying to the dreamer.
• Seeing one’s shirt stained with blood of unknown origin or without having felt it coming: The dreamer is being lied to without knowing it or suspecting anything.
• The shirt stained with the blood of a cat: A thief is lying to the dreamer.
• The shirt stained with lion blood: An unjust and wanton chief or ruler is lying to the dreamer.
• The shirt stained with ram blood: An honest, rich, and almost invincible man is lying to the dreamer, after which the latter will obtain as much illicit money as there was blood.
• Blood oozing out of the skin: (1) Health and safety. (2) Will return home safe and sound from a journey.
• Seeing blood coming out of one’s body and looking at the wounds: (1) Will be healthy and wealthy.
(2) Will return safe and sound from a journey to find joy, happiness, and welfare.
Dream interpreter: Various Islamic Scholars
Cock
The cock and the hen represent a foreign slave, a bondsman, or the offspring of a bondman, because those birds do not fly. The cock also symbolizes an enthusiastic and energetic man—one whose voice is heard, like the muath-thin or muezzin
(he who calls people to pray). Likewise, it refers to a man of influence but who is under someone else’s authority, again because despite its huge size, crest, or comb that stands like a crown on its head, the cock is owned by somebody and cannot fly.
Dream interpreter: Various Islamic Scholars
Starling
The starling symbolizes a person who travels quite often, because that bird never falls. It could also refer to a weak, patient, or ascetic individual who makes a living by honest means.
Dream interpreter: Various Islamic Scholars
Francolin
The francolin bird symbolizes either: (1) A bondsman or
(2) A Persian woman.
Dream interpreter: Various Islamic Scholars
Amnesty
(Absolution; Acquittal; Pardon) To be granted amnesty in a dream means a safe passage in real life. (Also see Pardon)
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Vermin
(zool. Game; Graveyard) A vermin or any bird that kills game or dwells near the graveyards in a dream represents a procurer or a prostitute.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Dome
(Cupolead structure; Qubba; Shrine) Building a dome in a dream means marriage. Demolishing a dome means death or a divorce. A dome also signifies power and ruling if one owns it, or if he stands under one in his dream. Seeing a dome and birds surrounding it in a dream also means exaltation.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Ironsmith
Said he, “If he does not burn you with his fire, you will not be immune from his sparks.” The heat and smoke around him are also bad signs. Dreaming of being an ironsmith taking whatever iron you want and doing whatever you wish with it means you will become a great king or have a wide-ranging influence, in view of the story of David as related in the Holy Quran
(“Saba” [Sheba], verse 10): “And assuredly We gave David grace from Us, (saying): O ye hills and birds, echo his psalms of praise! And We made the iron supple unto him….”
Dream interpreter: Various Islamic Scholars
Roller
(Any tropical bird of the Coraciidae family; Eurasian roller; Canary that rolls or trills its notes.) In a dream, a roller represents a beautiful and rich woman.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin
Saker
(Falcon; Hawk) In a dream, a saker means a son, high rank, authority, or a respected, dignified and awe-inspiring person who comes from noble lineage though he is unjust. If one sees a saker pursuing him in a dream, it means that he has incurred the wrath of a strong and a courageous man who does what he says. Seeing a saker without a fight in a dream means profits, and the same interpretation applies to most hunting birds or animals.
Dream interpreter: Ibn Sirin