Pure water in dreams symbolizes life and all living beings — humans, animals, and plants. It may also refer to the creation of man, fertility, or semen, as well as to marriage and procreation. As Allah Almighty says: “And We made from water every living thing.” (Qur’an, Al-Anbiya 21:30)and also:“And it is He who has... Continue Reading →
How Can a Dream Interpreter Distinguish Between a Person as Themselves or as a Symbol in a Dream?
No Muslim’s dream is ever devoid of people. One person may see their mother, another sees their spouse, and yet another sees a colleague from work, and so on. However, the question arises: does the presence of these people in a dream represent their actual selves, or are they symbolic? In other words, if someone... Continue Reading →
The King’s Dream in Surah Yusuf: Lessons in Dream Interpretation
Allah (Exalted be He) says: "And the king said, ‘Indeed, I have seen [in a dream] seven fat cows being eaten by seven lean ones, and seven green ears [of grain] and others dry. O eminent ones, explain to me my vision, if you should interpret visions.’ They said, ‘It is but a mixture of... Continue Reading →