Islamic dream dictionary

Sheep and Lambs Dream Meaning

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Sheep and Lambs in a dreamThey are better than goats. If a man dreams that he possesses a ewe,if he is single he will get married and if the sheep is a lamb, he willmarry a woman who will bring a trousseau and is beautiful, becauselambs are beautiful and...

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Sheep and Lambs

They are better than goats. If a man dreams that he possesses a ewe,if he is single he will get married and if the sheep is a lamb, he willmarry a woman who will bring a trousseau and is beautiful, becauselambs are beautiful and...

Possible contexts

Meaning may change by timing, feeling, people present, clarity, and whether the dream was peaceful or disturbing.

Classical meaning

They are better than goats. If a man dreams that he possesses a ewe,if he is single he will get married and if the sheep is a lamb, he willmarry a woman who will bring a trousseau and is beautiful, becauselambs are beautiful and have a lot of wool, and she will be chaste andmodest. If it is a goat, then she will be poor, on the basis that the goathas little hair, and she may have a fault because the private part of thegoat is uncovered. A ram signifies a man of dignity who is in a position of enjoininggood and forbidding evil. If the ram has no horns, then he will behumiliated and have no blessings; the same applies to the billy goat. In general, sheep signify booty, gains and provision for the one whopossesses them; if he sees them from afar he will remain happy. Some dream interpreters said: if a person sees one sheep, he will behappy for one year. If he sees a flock of sheep, he will be appointed to aposition that befits him. If he dreams that he is slaughtering a ram that is not to be eaten, he will kill a noble man or a strong enemy. If he dreamsthat that occurred during wartime, he will be granted victory. The headsand feet of sheep are indicative of a longer life. If he dreams that he was met by sheep, he will be met by people forfighting, but he will prevail over them. A man dreamt that he had a ewe that turned into a ram. Shaykh Shihaab - ud - Deen said: He will get some bene fit from his wife or extraincome, and she may give birth to a boy and his life may change for thebetter. But if it destroys some property of his, he will have some troublewith his wife or in his livelihood. A man dreamt that a billy goat had a fat tail and he cut it off. He saidto him: You are a surgeon or you lance boils and bring relief to people. He said: You are right.

Allah knows best. This is not a fatwa.

Source: Book by Ibn Sireen

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Frequently asked questions

What does sheep and lambs mean in an Islamic dream?

They are better than goats. If a man dreams that he possesses a ewe,if he is single he will get married and if the sheep is a lamb, he willmarry a woman who will bring a trousseau and is beautiful, becauselambs are beautiful and...

Is dreaming of sheep and lambs a good or bad sign?

They are better than goats. If a man dreams that he possesses a ewe,if he is single he will get married and if the sheep is a lamb, he willmarry a woman who will bring a trousseau and is beautiful, becauselambs are beautiful and have a lot of wool, and she will be chaste andmodest.

What should I do after seeing sheep and lambs in a dream?

In the classical Islamic tradition, reflect calmly on the dream's details and your feeling on waking. For a good dream, give thanks and hope for good. For a troubling one, seek refuge in Allah, avoid sharing it widely, and do not build major decisions on a single dream. Consult a knowledgeable person when the matter touches worship, family, or important choices.

Is a sheep and lambs dream a prediction of the future?

No. DreamTabeer presents dream meanings as symbolic reflection in the methodology of Ibn Sirin, not as certain prediction. The same symbol can carry different meanings depending on context, the dreamer's state, and the emotions felt. Allah knows best.