Islamic Dream Meaning
Lightning in Dream Islam
This is something that strikes fear into the traveller and instils hope in the one who is not travelling, because Allah says: “And among His Signs is that He shows you the lightning, for fear and for hope.” [Al-Room 30:24] They...
Classical dream meaning
This is something that strikes fear into the traveller and instils hope in the one who is not travelling, because Allah says: “And among His Signs is that He shows you the lightning, for fear and for hope.” [Al-Room 30:24] They...
Positive interpretations
This symbol may indicate benefit, relief, provision, knowledge, protection, or renewed direction when the dream feels peaceful and clear.
Warning interpretations
If the dream feels frightening, dark, or confusing, it may be a caution to seek refuge with Allah and act carefully.
Meaning based on context
Timing, people present, repeated dreams, and the feeling after waking can change how this symbol is understood.
Detailed book entry
This is something that strikes fear into the traveller and instils hope in the one who is not travelling, because Allah says: “And among His Signs is that He shows you the lightning, for fear and for hope.” [Al-Room 30:24] They are both indicative of healing of the sick, fear for one who is in prison and paying off debt for one who owes it, because they are indicative of rain, which is a mercy. Thunder on its own is indicative of the death of evildoers and of tribulation and loss. If they occur in season, accompanied by rain when the people are in need of it and the sound is not heavy, that is indicative of abundance. Lightning on its own is indicative of fear and benefit, because Allah says: “The vivid flash of its (clouds) lightning nearly blinds the sight.”[Al-Noor 24:43] If he dreams that he took the lightning in his hand, that is indicative that someone is encouraging him to do righteous deeds. Lightning cannot be grasped in the hands, just as encouragement to do good deeds is only words in which there is light, and it fades away instantly. If a man’s wife is sick and he dreams that lightning burnt his garment, she will die; if she is not sick, she will become alarmingly sick. A man dreamt that loud thunder shook him and that was out of season. Shihaab-ud-Deen said to him: You will become deaf. And that indeed happened to him. Rain Rain is indicative of good and blessing, and of mercy bestowed by prominent people, as well as abundance and great benefits from trade. If the rain falls on a certain house it is indicative of harm, because Allah says: “Because of the inconvenience of rain.” [Al-Nisa’ 4:95] Rain may also be indicative of worries, because Allah says: “And rained down on them stones of baked clay.”[Al-Hijr 15:74] The word ma’ (water) is that which is indicative of relief, because Allah says: “And We send down blessed water (rain) from the sky.”[Qaaf 50:9] What matters in this regard is what the dreamer understands in his dream. So if he sees a lot of harmful rain, then it is bad. Hail and Snow If it falls in places where it brings benefit, that is indicative of benefits for those who benefit from it and it is indicative of abundance, generosity of prominent people, good news and good things for those indicated. But if it is harmful, it is indicative of the opposite.
Allah knows best. This is not a fatwa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does lightning mean in an Islamic dream?
Lightning may symbolize different things depending on context. Classically, the dreamer's condition, timing, feeling, and surrounding symbols all matter.
Is seeing lightning always good or bad?
No. Islamic dream interpretation is contextual and uncertain. The same symbol can carry hopeful or cautionary meanings.
Should I make a life decision from this dream?
No major decision should be based on a dream alone. Seek Allah's guidance and consult qualified people of knowledge.
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