Islamic dream dictionary
Thunderbolt Dream Meaning
Quick answer
Thunderbolt in a dream — Thunderbolts in a dream are signs of punishment, illness or death. If a thunderbolt hits and burns something in the dream, it means false rumors, damages, financial losses, recession, or dumping of merchandise.
Symbol
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolts in a dream are signs of punishment, illness or death. If a thunderbolt hits and burns something in the dream, it means false rumors, damages, financial losses, recession, or dumping of merchandise.
Possible contexts
Meaning may change by timing, feeling, people present, clarity, and whether the dream was peaceful or disturbing.
Classical meaning
Thunderbolts in a dream are signs of punishment, illness or death. If a thunderbolt hits and burns something in the dream, it means false rumors, damages, financial losses, recession, or dumping of merchandise. A thunderbolt in a dream also means a warning for a sinner, the punishment for his crime, devastation, calamities, diseases, tornados, plagues, a blast, a major political shift, tyranny, decapitation, a bad death, inceneration, burining people alive, or a robbery. Ifone is under surveillance, then seeing a thunderbolt in a dream means a crackdown on his house or business. If thunderbolts strike people's homes in a dream, they mean the arrival of covetous and despicable criminals in the company of decent and innocent people who are not aware of the true identity of their companions. If thunderbolts strike the fields and damage the crop in a dream, they represent taxes or an investigation. Ifone sees a town hit and burnt with a thunderbolt in a dream, it means that an unjust governor will rise in that town, and his government will bring fear, rising prices, economic chaos, injustice or war. If a thunderbolt does not carry fire in the dream, then it represents a new leader. (Also see Earthquake)
Allah knows best. This is not a fatwa.
Source: Book by Ibn Sireen
Explore a full Islamic meaningFrequently asked questions
What does thunderbolt mean in an Islamic dream?
Thunderbolts in a dream are signs of punishment, illness or death. If a thunderbolt hits and burns something in the dream, it means false rumors, damages, financial losses, recession, or dumping of merchandise.
Is dreaming of thunderbolt a good or bad sign?
Thunderbolts in a dream are signs of punishment, illness or death. If a thunderbolt hits and burns something in the dream, it means false rumors, damages, financial losses, recession, or dumping of merchandise.
What should I do after seeing thunderbolt 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 thunderbolt 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.