Dream symbol

Yawning

Covered by 2 scholars · Body & Health

What does yawning mean in a dream in Islam?

Ibn Sirin: In a dream, yawning means an illness or an affliction. It also represents an insolent act that pleases Satan. Yawning in a dream also means a surprise charge at one's enemy.

al-Qafsi: Yawning is indicative of sickness and laziness.

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Imam Ibn Sirin

Ibn Seerin's Dictionary of Dreams (Al-Akili tr.) · p. 485

Aspects: Slumberous

In a dream, yawning means an illness or an affliction. It also represents an insolent act that pleases Satan. Yawning in a dream also means a surprise charge at one's enemy. It also means a reward, because it prevents the person from speaking. Yawning in a dream also means a terminal illness.

Al-Bakri Al-Qafsi

Interpretations of Dreams (Ibn Raashid Al-Bakri Al-Qafsi, Darussalam tr.) · p. 179

Yawning is indicative of sickness and laziness.

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