Islamic dream dictionary

Clothing and Furnishings Dream Meaning

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Clothing and Furnishings in a dreamThis chapter includes equestrian equipment such as saddles and saddlepads, as well as armor, jewelry, rings, belts, tents and pavilions, men’sclothing referring to women and women’s clothing referring to men. Headgear Wearing he...

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Clothing and Furnishings

This chapter includes equestrian equipment such as saddles and saddlepads, as well as armor, jewelry, rings, belts, tents and pavilions, men’sclothing referring to women and women’s clothing referring to men. Headgear Wearing he...

Possible contexts

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

Classical meaning

This chapter includes equestrian equipment such as saddles and saddlepads, as well as armor, jewelry, rings, belts, tents and pavilions, men’sclothing referring to women and women’s clothing referring to men. Headgear Wearing headgear, such as turbans, is indicative of the noble descentof the person’s people and the dearest part of his wealth which isvisible, as well as his high status. The turban and Taylasaan (a shawllikegarment) are indicative of position and leadership for one who isqualified for that. A white cap is indicative of sound religious commitment andhonor; a black cap is indicative of a prominent position; a green capis indicative of strong religious commitment, and for an unmarriedwoman it signifies a husband, as does a head-cover, and for a pregnantwoman it is indicative of a son. Whatever happens to headgear such as holes, cuts, dirt or beingstolen is indicative of some shortcoming or defect that will occur eitherin his position or wealth or honour, or something that will happen tosome of his children or relatives of sickness and the like, and the sickloved one may die, or he may have trouble with his property or gardenor slaves. Wearing a turban on the foot or around one’s middle, or wearingone’s pants as a turban is indicative of trouble and poverty, and ofputting things in inappropriate places. The same is true of all garmentsthat are worn in the wrong place. A man said: I dreamt that I put an embroidered turban on my foot. Shaykh Shihaab-ud-Deen said to him: You had intercourse with yourmother. He said: I was drunk. Another man dreamt that and he said: Your head will be cut off in afight and will end up underfoot. Another man said: I dreamt that I wore a sandal on my head. Hesaid: Is someone harming you? He said: Yes. He said: You will havepain in your head because of being hit with a sandal.

Allah knows best. This is not a fatwa.

Source: Book by Ibn Sireen

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Frequently asked questions

What does clothing and furnishings mean in an Islamic dream?

This chapter includes equestrian equipment such as saddles and saddlepads, as well as armor, jewelry, rings, belts, tents and pavilions, men’sclothing referring to women and women’s clothing referring to men. Headgear Wearing he...

Is dreaming of clothing and furnishings a good or bad sign?

This chapter includes equestrian equipment such as saddles and saddlepads, as well as armor, jewelry, rings, belts, tents and pavilions, men’sclothing referring to women and women’s clothing referring to men.

What should I do after seeing clothing and furnishings 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 clothing and furnishings 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.