Eavesdropping

In a dream, eavesdropping means backbiting and lies. Perhaps the one who is eavesdropping on others may become despised by the ruler or his superior. On the other hand, if one sees himself in a dream inadvertently listening to a conversation, and if the one seeing the dream is a merchant, it means that he will resign from the leadership of his business, and ifhe is a ruler, it means that he will be removed from his post. If one sees himself harkening to another person in a dream, it means that he desires to defame him or expose his pitfalls. If one sees himself listening to some talks of which he follows the better avenues in the dream, it means that he will receive glad tidings. If one sees himself listening to admonition but ignoring it in a dream, it means that he lies as a habit.

Eavesdropping is indicative of lies and earning some gains, becauseAllah says: " Who gives ear (to the devils and they pour what they mayhave heard of the Unseen from the angels), and most of them areliars. " [Al - Shu ' ara ' 26:223] The eavesdropper may be harmed by a man of authority, becauseAllah says: " Except him (devil) who steals the hearing then he is pursuedby a clear flaming fire. " [Al - Hijr 15:18] If a merchant dreams that he is listening, he will try to get out of asale contract; if he is in a position of authority, he will be dismissed,because Allah says: " Verily, they have been removed far from hearing it. " [Al - Shu ' ara ' 26:212] If he dreams that he is eavesdropping on a person, this is indicativeof scandal and exposure. If he dreams that he is eavesdropping on whatpeople say in order to follow the best thereof, he will have glad tidings,because Allah says: "Those who listen to the Word [good advice Laa ilaaha illAllah(none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) and IslamicMonotheism] and follow the best thereof (i.e. worship Allah Alone,repent to Him and avoid Taaghoot) those are (the ones) whom Allahhas guided and those are men of understanding."[Al-Zumar 39:18] If he dreams that he is listening but pretending that he is not listening,he will tell lies, because Allah say s: " Woe to every sinful liar who hears the Verses of Allah (being)recited to him, yet persists with pride as if he heard them not. " [Al - Jaathiyah 45:7 - 8]