Dream symbol

A Dog Ripping the Clothes

Covered by 1 scholar · Land Animals

What does a dog ripping the clothes mean in a dream in Islam?

Ibn Sirin: If a dog is seen attacking and ripping a person's clothes it means that his enemy will humiliate him. The humiliation will be equalled to the extent of the clothes it had ripped.

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Imam Ibn Sirin

Dreams and Interpretations (Ibn Sireen, Hathurani tr.) · p. 118

If a dog is seen attacking and ripping a person's clothes it means that his enemy will humiliate him. The humiliation will be equalled to the extent of the clothes it had ripped. *Eating Dog Meat: Eating dog meat means he will overpower his enemy as well as acquire assets form him. 'Training or Holding a Dog: Training or holding a dog so as to safeguard a certain thing means he will be helped by someone in attaining his goal. In this case the dog does not symbolise an enemy.

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Dog in Dream in Islam: Barking, Dog Bite, Attack & Puppy Meaning

A dog in a dream in Islam: a barking dog, a dog attacking or biting you, a dog ripping your clothes, a puppy, a hunting dog — Ibn Sirin, al-Qafsi, al-Hathurani.

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