Manam is a guide — not a verdict.
In Islam, interpreting a dream is a serious matter. The Prophet ﷺ taught that a truthful dream is a portion of prophethood, and that a careless interpretation can harm the dreamer. Manam exists to bring the wisdom of four classical scholars within reach — synthesized with care, cited honestly, and held to the etiquette of the Sunnah.
Our sources
For how we draw on and cite these works, how we grade authenticity, and the line we hold between symbolism and rulings, see how Manam works.
The classical alphabetical reference, drawing also on Nabulsi, Ibn Shahin, and al-Dinawari. 4,418 entries covering symbols from A to Z.
Thematic chapters: Heavens, Earth, Animals, Body, Worship, Death, the Hereafter. Roots interpretations in Quranic verses and prophetic guidance.
A concise sectioned rendering of Ibn Sireen — useful when paired with the longer Al-Akili translation for fuller coverage.
Sunnah-grounded book on sleep etiquette, du'as for the believer's night, the prophetic categories of dreams, and a glossary of dream symbols. The source for our Du'a library.
The Sunnah of dreams
- Three kinds of dreams. The Prophet ﷺ taught that dreams are of three kinds: the truthful dream (rahmani) from Allah; the frightening dream from Satan; and the mixed-up medleys (adghath ahlam) of the soul's daytime concerns.
- A good dream. Praise Allah for it, share it only with those you love, and hope for its goodness.
- A bad dream. Seek refuge in Allah from Satan and from the evil of the dream, spit lightly to your left three times, change the side you were lying on, and tell no one — by Allah's permission, it will not harm you.
- The interpreter's care. An interpreter must be cautious, knowledgeable, and reverent, for a wrong interpretation can harm. When something is uncertain, we say so.
- No legislative power. A dream can never establish or override an Islamic ruling.