All symbols
Dream symbol

Snake

Covered by 2 scholars · Insects & Reptiles

What does snake mean in a dream in Islam?

Ibn Sirin: A snake in dream represents a person who lives in a valley. A snake in a dream also means enmity from one's in-laws or children, or it could represent the evil andjealousy of one's neighbor.

al-Jibali: a secret and harmful enemy

Interpret your dream →A dream is read as a whole. Full entries from each scholar follow.

Imam Ibn Sirin

Ibn Seerin's Dictionary of Dreams (Al-Akili tr.) · p. 399
Aspects: Boy · Contemptible person · Enemy · Hidden treasure · Idolatry · Innovators · Power · Unjust ruler · Woman

A snake in dream represents a person who lives in a valley. A snake in a dream also means enmity from one's in-laws or children, or it could represent the evil andjealousy of one's neighbor. A sleeping snake in a dream means a sleeping enemy. As for an unjust person, a water snake in a dream means receiving help, or it could represent a verdict. Owning a snake in a dream means gaining power and authority. Its flesh represents enemy money, or it could mean joy. If one sees himself wearing the skin of a snake in a dream, it means that he will unmask his enmity toward others. Killing a snake in a dream and staining one's hands with its blood means destroying one's enemy. A snake in one's dream also represents a rich enemy, for its poison means money. If one sees snakes being killed in the streets in a dream, it means a war. A small snake in a dream represents a little child. Hunting snakes in a dream means tricking or deceiving one's enemies. A black snake in a dream represents a strong-enemy. A white snake in a dream represents a weak enemy. If one sees a snake talking to him and saying nice words to him in a dream, it means enjoying pleasant moments with one's adversary, or benefiting at the hands of one's enemy. If the snake talks harshly to him in a dream, it means suffering from tyranny and oppression caused by one's enemy. Becoming a snake in a dream means being contemptible against one's own religion. Seeing oneself as a half-snake half-human in a dream means being able to neutralize half of the enemy's power. Discovering a snake skin which is made from gold in a dream means that one will discover a hidden treasure. If a snake swallows someone in a dream, it means that he will reach a powerful position. If one sees a snake sitting over his head in a dream, it means that he will earn the respect of people in authority. A field which is covered with snakes in a dream represents a destructive rain. A snake with a horn in a dream represents a profitable business. Black snakes and pythons in a dream represent army generals. Water snakes in a dream represent money. If one sees his garden covered with snakes in a dream, it means that its trees will bear fruits and exceed the normal crop. A snake coming out of its hole in a dream represents a son. A snake leaving one's house in a dream means its destruction or demolition. Killing a snake in a dream means marriage. Tapeworms or other intestinal worms in a dream represent one's relatives and their children. Seeing snakes eating on one's table in a dream means separation between friends. Desert snakes in a dream represent highway robbers. In general a snake or a serpent in a dream represent jealousy ,envy, perfidy, swindling people's properties, deceit and an avowed enmity. (Also see Belt; Sting)

See also: Belt, Sting

al-Jibali (Sunnah)

The Dreamer's Handbook (Muhammad Mustafa al-Jibali) · p. 324

a secret and harmful enemy

More dreams about snake

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

  • Being Bitten by a Snake

    Ibn Sirin: If a person sees a snake biting him it means his enemy will harm him as much as he will be harmed by the snake bite.

  • Fearing a Snake

    Ibn Sirin: Fearing a snake without seeing one means he will be protected against his enemy. He will not be terrorised. And if he sees the snake it means he will be terrorised but no harm will come to him.

  • Fighting a Snake

    Ibn Sirin: Fighting a snake means a person will fight his .. enemy. Overpowering it means he will gain victory over him. And if he is overpowered it means he will be defeated.

  • Killing a Snake

    Ibn Sirin: The one who kills the snake will gain victory over his enemy. Leaving the snake in two pieces means he will do likewise to his enemy.

  • Kissing a snake

    Discussed under a related entry.

  • Possessing a Beautiful White Snake

    Ibn Sirin: He is a man of good fortune.

  • Possessing a Black Snake

    Ibn Sirin: The owner of such a snake will become the leader of an army.

  • Possessing a Smooth and Beautiful Snake

    Ibn Sirin: He will acquire fortunes from the treasures of the king.

Dream guides

Related symbols

Saw snake in your dream?

Manam will read your full dream — not just the symbol — and synthesize what the scholars say in the context of everything else that happened.