Manam is a guide — not a verdict.
Dream interpretation is a serious matter in Islam. The Prophet ﷺ taught that truthful dreams are a portion of prophethood, and that a wrong interpretation can harm the dreamer. Manam exists to bring the wisdom of four classical scholars within reach — synthesized respectfully, cited honestly, and held to the etiquette of the Sunnah.
Our sources
For how we synthesize 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 categories. The Prophet ﷺ taught that dreams are of three kinds: truthful (rahmani) from Allah; terrifying from Satan; and mixed-up medleys (adghath ahlam) from the soul's daytime concerns.
- Good dreams. Praise Allah, share the dream only with those you love, and hope for its goodness.
- Bad dreams. 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 do not relate it to anyone — by Allah's permission, it will not harm you.
- The interpreter's care. An interpreter must be cautious, knowledgeable, and reverent. The wrong interpretation can harm. When uncertain, we say so.
- No legislative power. Dreams cannot establish or override Islamic rulings.