Defeat

If a believer sees himself defeated in a dream, it means that he will wear the helmet of a warrior and win the battle against his enemy. If one sees himself defeated and shows no fear in the dream, it means his death. If one sees soldiers retreating into a city to take shelter therein in a dream, it means that they will ultimately win their war, even if their cause is unjust or if they represented a tyrant, though they will ultimately have to pay for their crimes. If one sees the soldiers of ajust ruler entering a city defeated in a dream, it means that they will surely be victorious over their enemy. (Also see Losing a fight)

If defeat befalls the kuffaar, then that is what it is, because Allahsays: "And cast terror into their hearts." [Al-Ahzaab 33:26] If it happens to the Muslims, it indicates that they will prevail,because Allah says: "And they, after their defeat, will be victorious."[Al-Room 30:2] If the dreamer sees righteous troops entering the city defeated, theywill prevail, but if they are wrongdoers, punishment will befall them,because Allah says: "a defeated host like the Confederates of the old times (whowere defeated)." [Saad 38:11]