Sand
Covered by 2 scholars · Earth & Land
What does sand mean in a dream in Islam?
Ibn Sirin: In a dream, sand represents money. Carrying a handful of sand in a dream means pursuing a business. If one carries a heavy load of sand in a dream, it means that he will suffer for his sins.
al-Qafsi: A lot of sand is indicative of distress and a little is indicative ofwealth. Walking through it indicates trouble.
Imam Ibn Sirin
In a dream, sand represents money. Carrying a handful of sand in a dream means pursuing a business. If one carries a heavy load of sand in a dream, it means that he will suffer for his sins. Swallowing sand or gathering it in a dream denotes savings. Walking on sand in a dream means pursuing either a spiritual or a mundane interest, or it could represent a sad event, a fight, or committing injustice toward one's own soul or against others. Depending on the quantity seen in one's dream, gathering sand may mean shackles, a siege, life or death, poverty or richness, and honor or humiliation. Sand in a dream also means toiling or difficulties. If a woman sees herself walking on sand in a dream, it means the death of her husband. If a man sees such a dream, it means the death of his wife. Red sand in a dream represents a high ranking position. White sand in a dream means profits for fortunetellers. Yellow sand in a dream means repentance, recovering from an illness, or tightening of one's livelihood. A pile of sand collected at the feet of a tree in a dream represents a construction project, or urban expansion. (Also see Hourglass)
Al-Bakri Al-Qafsi
A lot of sand is indicative of distress and a little is indicative ofwealth. Walking through it indicates trouble.
More dreams about sand
4 related dreams from the classical books, each cited to its scholar.
- Dust, soil, or sand
Discussed under a related entry.
- Soil and Sand
Ibn Sirin: Soil, sand and dust symbolise wealth in the form of goods. If someone sees soil, sand or dust flying on him or he sees himself eating it, it suggests that he will become wealthy and affluent.
- Trickling sand
Discussed under a related entry.
- Walking on Sand or Picking Up Sand
Ibn Sirin: If a person sees himself walking on sand or picking up sand, it means he will have to toil very hard in order to become wealthy.
Related symbols
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