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Understanding Dreams in Islam

Meanings from Qur’an & Hadith

Islamic dream interpretation (ta'bir al-ru’ya) has a significant place in the Qur’an, Hadith, and classical Islamic scholarship. Dreams in Islam can carry guidance, warnings, glad tidings, or simply reflect one’s inner thoughts. The interpretations found on this website are rooted in authentic Islamic teachings and traditional works attributed to Ibn Sirin, the most widely known scholar associated with dream meanings in Islam.

While Ibn Sirin did not author a single book himself, his students and later scholars preserved and compiled the interpretations passed down from him and other early authorities. True interpretation is not fortune-telling, it is based on symbolism found in the Qur’an, Sunnah, Arabic language, and life context. Only Allah knows the unseen, and every interpretation is ultimately a possibility, not an absolute certainty.

In Islam, dreams generally fall into three types: good dreams from Allah, bad dreams from Shaytan, and dreams from the nafs (self). The following sections explain these categories using authentic Hadith and classical understanding.

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Ru'ya Sadiqa

Good Dream

A good dream (ru’ya sadiqa) is considered a blessing from Allah and carries positive meanings, guidance, or glad tidings. Such dreams often bring peace and reassurance, reflecting divine mercy and righteousness. These are the dreams one may share with trusted people.

Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If anyone of you sees a dream that he likes, then it is from Allah, and he should thank Allah for it and narrate it to others;"

Ref: Sahih al-Bukhari 6985
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Hulm

Bad Dream (Nightmare)

Bad dreams (hulm) are from Shaytan and are meant to disturb, frighten, or cause distress. These dreams may involve fear, danger, or unsettling experiences. Such dreams hold no real meaning and should not be shared with others.

Narrated Abu Qatada: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "A good dream is from Allah, and a bad or evil dream is from Satan; so if anyone of you has a bad dream of which he gets afraid, he should spit on his left side and should seek Refuge with Allah from its evil, for then it will not harm him."

Ref: Sahih al-Bukhari 3292
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Nafs

Dreams from the Self

Some dreams simply come from a person’s nafs (self) reflections of daily activities, emotions, worries, and thoughts. These dreams carry no symbolic or spiritual meaning. They are neither from Allah nor from Shaytan, but from the mind itself processing daily life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about dreams in Islam.

In Islam, dreams are considered one of the parts of Prophethood. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "The good dream of a righteous man is one of forty-six parts of Prophethood." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6989; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2263)

He is Muhammad Ibn Sirin Al-Basri. Born in the city of Basra in Iraq the year 33 A.H. (653 A.D.) Imam Ibn Sirin was a renowned writer and a respected religious scholar of his time. He lived during the first century of the Islamic caliphate and studied the Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and the science of pro- phetic sayings (Hadith) at the hand of the early followers of the companions of God's Messenger, upon whom be peace. Among his contemporaries were Imam Anas Bin Malik, Al-Hassan Bin Abi Al-Hassan Al-Bari,Ibn 'Aown, AI-Fudhayl Bin 'Iyadh, and others.

Mouriq Al-'Ujali once said: "I have not seen a man who is more sagacious in his piety or more pious in his knowledge than Muhammad Ibn Sirin." In his biographical dictionary, Khairu-Deen AI-Zerekly describes Imam Muhammad Ibn Sirin as a pious, God fearing, and a strong believer, who was a generous host and a trustworthy friend.

No. Dreams can come from Allah (good dreams), from the self (personal thoughts), or from Shaytan (bad dreams). Not every dream has a true meaning.

Not necessarily. Only meaningful dreams should be interpreted, and meaningless or disturbing dreams should be ignored.

It depends on the source. We provide references from trusted Islamic scholars and books, but only Allah knows the full truth of a dream’s meaning.

You can use our Search feature or browse the dream dictionary.

No, in Islam dream interpretations are not always the same for everyone. The meaning of a dream can vary depending on the person’s faith, character, life circumstances, and the context of the dream. The same symbol may carry different meanings for two people because dreams are often influenced by personal experiences and intentions.

Islamic scholars, such as Ibn Sirin, emphasize that dream interpretation should also consider the dreamer’s emotional state, occupation, and piety. For example, seeing wealth in a dream might mean blessings for a righteous person, but a warning of pride or materialism for someone else.

Ultimately, only Allah has complete knowledge of the unseen, and interpretations are considered probable meanings, not absolute truths. Therefore, dream interpretation in Islam is individualized and context-dependent.

The Prophet ﷺ taught: Seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan and the evil of the dream, spit lightly to your left three times, do not tell anyone about it, and change your sleeping position. (Sahih Muslim, 2262)

Yes. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that a true dream is one of the 46 parts of prophethood.

Yes. While rooted in Islamic teachings, anyone can read and learn from these interpretations.

Yes. The Qur’an mentions the dreams of prophets such as Yusuf (Joseph) عليه السلام, who interpreted dreams by Allah’s permission. (Surah Yusuf, 12:36–49)

No. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever sees me in a dream has truly seen me, for Shaytan cannot take my form." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6993; Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2266)