The interpretation of a dream means trying to explain and make sense of a dream. The following article will, I hope, give us a greater understanding of dreams and what they imply.

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Comments by Hadhrat Danyaal alaihis salaam
Reasons Why People Forget Dreams
Time for Asking Interpretation
Seeing Allah
A Sieve Sifting Flour
Seeing a Hearth or Grate
Seeing the Sun
Seeing a Mirror
Seeing a Saw
Seeing a Tin
See Oneself Eating a Guava
To See Oneself Climbing Stairs
Seeing Oneself Going to the Skies
A Garden
See The Prophet
See Hadhrat Israfeel
Spending Someones Wealth
Heart
See a Jug

Hadhrat Danyaal alaihis salaam reports that dreams are in reality based on two things:

1. There are those dreams that make us aware of the reality of circumstances.
2. There are those dreams that give us the results of any of the tasks that have been undertaken.

Then these two types of dreams branch into another four:

1. Dreams in which orders are given to perform certain tasks
2. Dreams in which caution is given to refrain from something
3. Frightening Dreams (Dreams in which the person is given a scare)
4. Dreams Of Glad Tidings (Dreams in which good news is related)

Hadhrat Danyaal alaihis salaam reports that there are four reasons why a person forgets dreams. They are:

1. Excessive sins
2. Various actions
3. Weak intentions and beliefs
4. Change in conditions

Without doubt, under these circumstances a person will forget his dream.

Hadhrat Danyaal Alaihas Salaam relates that if a person asks for an interpretation of a dream in the time between morning and noon, he will be given a good and prosperous interpretation. If he was to ask after noon, he will be given an evil and troubling interpretation. He has also said that it is not permissible to ask for interpretation of dreams during dawn, sunset, cloudy and rainy days.

Hadhrat Danyaal alaihis salaam relates that if a Mu’min was to see Allah Ta’ala in his dream unequalled and incomparable, as is related in the verses of the Qur’aan and in the Ahaadith of Our Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam, he will be blessed with the magnificent sight of Allah Ta’ala and his needs will also be fulfilled.

If a person was to see a dream in the manner that he was standing before Allah Ta’ala, and that Allah Ta’ala was watching him, the dream will give proof of his capability, reformation (to improve oneself) and spiritual well being. He will be chosen for forgiveness, and if he is sinful he will repent.

Hadhrat Imam Jaafar Sadiq radhiallahu  anhu relates, that an interpretation of a sieve sifting flour can be made in the following four ways:
1. A pious person
2. A foolish woman
3. A bad employee or slave
4. To gain some profit

According to Hadhrat Imam Jaafar Sadiq radhiallahu anhu, to see a hearth (part of room where fire is made) or grate (framework of metal bars for holding fuel in a fireplace) means either a female servant or slave-girl.

Seeing the Sun in your dreams could signify one of eight things:
1. A Caliph
2. A Mighty King
3. A Leader
4. A pious person practicing incantations
5. A Just King
6. Benefit for the people
7. A wife for a man, or a husband for a woman
8. A radiant and noble act.

He has also stated that if a person was to see himself bowing before the sun, in his dream, the explanation is that the ruler will reward him with some honour and make him his close friend. His business will also increase.

To see a mirror in a dream signifies six things:
1. A Woman
2. A Girl
3. Rank and Dignity
4. A Friend
5. A Partner
6. Good Trade.

He has also related that if a poor person was to see a mirror in his dreams, then this is a sign that he will marry a woman and gain nobility. But if a girl were to see a mirror in her dream then the interpretation would be that she is about to acquire a good husband with whom she will spend her life in honour and dignity.

To see a Saw in a dream signifies one of three things:
1. A Son
2. A Brother or Sister
3. A Partner and Companion.

To see a tin in a dream could signify one of three things:
1. Profit
2. A servant
3. Goods of the house

To see yourself eating Guava fruit in your dreams could signify one of five things:
1. Halaal wealth
2. Riches
3. A woman
4. To reach one’s objective
5. To gain some wealth

To climb stairs made of stone or limestone signifies that the person having the dream will gain esteem and dignity.

If a person having a dream were to see that he had gone to the skies and not returned then this is a sign that his death is close. On the other hand if he were to return, it would mean that the person who had the dream would suffer from a severe illness, but one from which he will recover.

Hadhrat Imaam Karmaani rahmatullahi alaihe has narrated that a garden in one’s dream, signifies a rich and a handsome person.

If he was to dream that during the days of spring or summer he was strolling happily in a garden lavish with exotic fruits and within which are many different types of flowers and vegetables blooming, whilst water is flowing and he were seated in the midst of this garden then the interpretation is that the person will die a martyrs death because these are all signs of heaven.

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See The Prophet 

If a person were to see the Prophet of Allah, Muhammad Mustafa sallallahu alaihe wasallam in a city or at any other place, the interpretation is that blessings will shower down on that city or place. The hearts of those people will also be comforted.
see also Dreaming of the Prophet 
and Chapter 55 Shamaile-Tirmidhi

If somebody were to see Hadhrat Israfeel alaihis salaam in his dream, blowing his horn in a sorrowful state, this is a sign that there will be death in that country and that the oppressors will be destroyed.

If a person were to see in his dream that he was spending another persons wealth in the path of Allah with that persons consent, the interpretation of that dream, whether it be good or bad, will be for the person whose money was spent.

Hadhrat Imaam Karmaani rahmatullahi alaihe states that if a person within his dream were to feel pain in his heart, the interpretation is that his wealth will increase. But if he were to see that the eyes of his heart were open, this is a sign that the person is insatiable (greedy) in matters of the world and faith. If he were to see his heart bleeding the interpretation will mean that he will seek forgiveness for his sins and will turn towards Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala.

If a person were to see bile coming out from his heart, the interpretation is that the person will become ill. Or if he was to see a wound on his heart, it means that the person will become happy.

If the person were to see pearls pouring from his heart and he was spitting these pearls out from his mouth, the interpretation is that such a person will become - may Allah forbid - a Kaafir (non-believer). But if he were to see himself lifting the pearls from the ground and swallowing them the interpretation is that the person will become a Muslim (a believer).

If a person were to see a pot or a large jug, the interpretation should be made regarding a servant or slave-girl. But if he were to see himself buying or making a pot or a large jug, the interpretation is that he will buy a slave or slave-girl or he will be given a servant.