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A Mare

Covered by 2 scholars · Land Animals

What does a mare mean in a dream in Islam?

Ibn Sirin: A mare in a dream represents a noble woman. If one sees himself riding a mare in a dream, it means that he may rape a chaste and a noble woman.

al-Jibali: a woman; wife

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Imam Ibn Sirin

2 translations
Hathurani tr.· p. 101

A mare or female horse, symbolises a woman. If a person sees himself as becoming the owner of a mare or as mounting his own mare it means he will acquire a good, honourable and blessed woman.

Al-Akili tr.· p. 267

A mare in a dream represents a noble woman. If one sees himself riding a mare in a dream, it means that he may rape a chaste and a noble woman. In general, a mare in a dream represents people who are known for their honesty and good conduct. Buying a mare in a dream also means getting married. If one is already married, then it means that he will own a property or a farm. A mare in a dream also represents a rich person, a beautiful woman or a handsome looking man, a religious person, a comforting wife, a forbearing husband, or a sick person. If one loses his mare, or if it dies in the dream, it means that he will lose his source of income. Dismounting a mare in a dream may mean loss of one's business, a divorce, or loss of one's house. Hearing the squealing of a mare in a dream means increase in one's income, or it could mean one's promotion at work. Drinking the milk of a mare in a dream means developing a beneficial relationship with a politician. (Also see Donkey; Horse)

See also: Donkey, Horse

al-Jibali (Sunnah)

The Dreamer's Handbook (Muhammad Mustafa al-Jibali) · p. 325

a woman; wife

More dreams about mare

4 related dreams from the classical books, each cited to its scholar.

  • A Black Mare

    Ibn Sirin: He will marry a wealthy woman.

  • A Green Mare

    Ibn Sirin: He will marry a woman with a charming personality and a sweet, singing voice.

  • Eating the Flesh of his Mare

    Ibn Sirin: Eating the flesh of his mare means prosperity and honour. Also, he will enjoy a good reputation and receive subsistence (rizq).

  • Theft of a Mare

    Ibn Sirin: If a person dreams his mare as being stolen or dead, the same will happen to his wife. If he sees any defect in her the same is to be expected with regards his wife.

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