Unloading one’s burdens, or unloading one’s cargo in a dream means
paying charity and doing good for the benefit of those who appreciate and those
who do not appreciate.
Interpreted by Ibn Sirin
Pearl
(Beads; Jewel; Money; Tears; Women) Drilling wholes in pearls to string
them in a dream means fulfillment of one’s goals, easing one’s passage, or
facilitating one’s marriage. In a dream, a pearl also means a son. If one’s wife
is pregnant, and if she hands him a pearl in his dream, it means that she will
deliver a beautiful son. If the pearl has no glitter, or if he takes it from his wife
and locks it inside a box in a dream, then it represents a servant. A pearl in a
woman’s dream means good news. If she is unwed, it means that she will get
married. If one sees himself bartering a pearl or a gem for fake jewelry, or for
chips of glass in a dream, it means that he has sold the reward of the hereafter
for the temporary pleasures of this world, or that he has exchanged something
precious for something worthless, or it could mean that he may commit a sin,
or become an apostate. Pearls in a dream also represent the Quran, manner of
proper talking, bezels of wisdom, children, servants, integrity, beauty, or
money. If one sees himself piercing a pearl in a dream, it means that he will give
valuable interpretations to Quranic verses. Swallowing pearls in a dream
means forgetting what one has learned from the Quran. Swallowing pearls in
a dream also could mean acquiring wisdom and knowledge. Selling pearls in a
dream means acquiring knowledge and growing to be famous and respected.
Throwing pearls at people in a dream and seeing people collecting them while
one remains aloof, represents a judge who issues his verdict, or admonishes
people who accept what he says and abide by it accordingly. Receiving a pearl
in a dream means caring for the daughter of a relative. Finding a pearl in a
dream also means finding a wife. Borrowing a pearl from someone in a dream
means begetting a son and giving him for adoption, or that the boy will die
shortly after his birth. Pearls in a dream also mean becoming wealthy from an
inheritance. As for a scholar, a pearl in a dream represents knowledge, and for
a governor, it means expansion of his power. As for a merchant, it means a
growing business, and for a craftsman in a dream, it means advancement in his
craft. Pearls in a dream also represent the final step in adorning something and
the proper way to display beauty, or they could represent fantasies and
attractions. Drilling a hole in a pearl in a dream also means having sexual
intercourse with a blood relation. Swallowing a pearl in a dream means hiding
a testimony. Chewing on pearls in a dream means backbiting people. Vomiting
pearls in a dream means scheming against people and deceiving them. Throw¬
ing a pearl into a river in a dream means helpingpeople. Extracting a pearl from
its shell, then throwing the pearl and keeping the shell in a dream means that
one is involved in body snatching and in desecrating the graves. Opening a closet
with a key and pulling out stored pearls from inside it in a dream means asking
a question from a scholar. Counting pearls in a dream means going through
hardships. Seeing pear Is in adream means becomingjoyful and happy. Receiving
a gift of pearls in a dream denotes a political appointment. Pearls in a dream
also denote good words, money, or servants. A pearl necklace in a dream means
marriage, or a bundle of money, or it could mean memorizing the Quran.
Carrying loads of pearls in a dream means carrying burdens. Throwing pearls
to a swine or over a trash pile in a dream means giving knowledge to people who
are not worthy of it, or people who do not understand it and who will consequently
mock him. Burningpearls to cook with them rather than wood in a dream means
putting a heavy burden on someone who cannot carry it and consequently
having him explode. Large pearls in a dream provide for better connotations
than the small ones. Pierced pearls in a dream mean easy and fast coming
money. Pearls in a dream also may represent tears. (Also see Counting pearls;
Mother of pearl; Tears)
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Back
(Behind; Posterior; Rear side) In a dream, the back of a human being
represents what people hold for him of praises or blame, acceptance or rejection,
honor or humiliation, or it could represents one’s debts. Seeing the back of a
human being in a dream also means following his tracks or practices. If a
positive look manifests therein, such as a sweet fragrance or the emergence of
a radiant light, or if it turns into iron in the dream, it signifies one’s gratitude
regarding his own condition. In a dream, the rear side of the human being
represents his outward appearance or what renders the human being accept¬
able, or it could represent his garment, an ostentatious person, a show of
grandeur, pride about one’s social class, a show of being wealthy, the surround¬
ings of one’s house, the outskirts of a town, the outer display of one’s religion
or his school of thought. A broken back in a dream means fear, distress and
sorrow. If one sees his rear side dark in color, black or red in a dream, it means
that he may suffer from physical abuse and beating during a fight. Seeing one’s
own back in a dream also could mean buying new clothing, or it could mean
feeling strong because of one’s knowledge, his son, power, political connections,
wealth or property. Seeing one’s back in a dream also could mean to repudiate
one’s wife. If one’s back is seared or cauterized in a dream, it denotes stinginess,
or it could mean that he fails to comply with God’s rights upon him. If one sees
his back bent in a dream, it means a misfortune. If one sees the back of his friend
in a dream, it means that his friend will turn his back to him at times when he
needs him most. If one sees the back of his enemy in a dream, it means that he
will be guarded against his threats. If one sees the back of an old woman in a
dream, it means that the world is turning its back to him. If she is in her middle
age in the dream, it means that he is seeking something hard to obtain. If she
is a young woman in the dream, it means that he is expecting something and
must be patient to acquire it. One’s back also represents old age. Back pain in
a dream means poverty, sickness, debility, imprisonment of one’s boss or the
death of a brother. One’s back in a dream also represents one’s dependence on
a strong person. If one sees himself carrying a heavy load on his back in a dream,
it means debts, or a vicious neighbor. A broken back in a dream means losing
one’s strength and power, or it could mean one’s death. If a sick person sees his
back broken in a dream, it means that the person who is taking care of him may
die shortly, or it could mean that he will suffer from poverty. Carrying burdens
over one’s back in a dream means sins. Carrying a coffin or a load of merchandise
over one’s back in a dream means carrying forgotten debts that will surface at
awkward times. Carrying wood over one’s back in a dream means backbiting,
slandering people and reporting lies. Carrying a heavy load over one’s back in
a dream also means having many children with little money to sustain them.
Seeing a hunchbacked person in a dream means prosperity, longevity or having
a large family. ( Also see Backbone; Backside; Body’)
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Cargo
(Load; Shipment) Receiving a shipment in a dream means a burden,
impediments, an illness, affliction, uneasiness or anxiety. (Also see Car)
Carnal self: (Abode; Bad; Dwellings; Desire; Ego; Good)
Interpreted by Ibn Sirin
Carrying someone
Carrying someone in a dream. If the weight is heavy on the
carrier, it means trouble or harm caused by one’s neighbor. If a woman sees
herself carrying a heavy load, such a load could represent her gluttonous
husband. Carrying a load over one’s shoulders in a dream also represents one’s
sins. A pregnancy in a dream means comfort for the baby but discomfort for the
mother. Seeing oneself carrying bushes from the woods means backbiting,
slandering and reporting lies.
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Interpreted by Ibn Sirin
Mule
In a dream, a mule represents an obstinate and a stupid person, an imbecile
or a bastard. A mule in a dream represents an illegitimate child who is born from
a foreign father in adultery. Riding a mule in a dream means longevity or
marrying a barren woman. If one sees himself mounting a saddled mule which
is travelling toward Mecca in a dream, it means that he will soon perform a
pilgrimage. Wandering on a mule in a dream means benefits. An obstinate mule
in a dream represents a cunning person. Riding a mule in a dream also means
having a dispute with someone. A weak mule who cannot be controlled in a
dream represents a niggardly and a wicked person. Riding on top of loads a mule
is carrying, and if the mule is consenting in a dream means controlling one’s
environment.
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Interpreted by Ibn Sirin
Barefoot
In a dream, it means toiling in one’s life and exhaustion. This is thus
interpreted if one does not actually see himself going through the motion of
taking off his shoes and walking barefooted. Otherwise, in that case, it means
that he will receive an appointment to a high ranking position. Walking
barefooted in a dream is also interpreted as unloading one’s burdens and relief
from pressure, divorce or death in one’s family. If one sees himself traveling
barefooted, it represents a debt that he could not repay. If one sees himself
walking with one foot bare and the second fitted in the dream, it means breaking
up a business partnership. (Also see Walking)
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Interpreted by Ibn Sirin
Sand
In a dream, sand represents money. Carrying a handful of sand in a dream
means pursuing a business. If one carries a heavy load of sand in a dream, it
means that he will suffer for his sins. Swallowing sand or gathering it in a dream
denotes savings. Walking on sand in a dream means pursuing either a spiritual
or a mundane interest, or it could represent a sad event, a fight, or committing
injustice toward one’s own soul or against others. Depending on the quantity
seen in one’s dream, gathering sand may mean shackles, a siege, life or death,
poverty or richness, and honor or humiliation. Sand in a dream also means
toiling or difficulties. If a woman sees herself walking on sand in a dream, it
means the death of her husband. If a man sees such a dream, it means the death
of his wife. Red sand in a dream represents a high ranking position. White sand
in a dream means profits for fortunetellers. Yellow sand in a dream means
repentance, recovering from an illness, or tightening of one’s livelihood. A pile
of sand collected at the feet of a tree in a dream represents a construction proj ect,
or urban expansion. (Also see Hourglass)
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Interpreted by Ibn Sirin
Sources:The dream interpretations presented on this website are primarily based on the renowned works of Imam Ibn Sirin (رحمه الله). Additional insights are derived from authentic Islamic sources, including references to the Qur'an, Sunnah, and scholarly consensus among early Islamic dream interpreters.While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the content, we encourage readers to consult qualified Islamic scholars for deeper understanding or in matters requiring religious rulings.
Disclaimer: Dream interpretations shared on this website are symbolic in nature and are intended for spiritual reflection within an Islamic framework. They are not to be considered as definitive predictions. For personal or specific matters, always seek guidance from a qualified Islamic scholar.
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