Islamic dream dictionary
Handshake Dream Meaning
Quick answer
Handshake in a dream — Shaking hands with someone in a dream means signing an agree ment, receiving benefits, a pledge of allegiance, honoring one's promise, making a commitment, good intention, signing a contract, or cherishing a friendship.
Symbol
Handshake
Shaking hands with someone in a dream means signing an agree ment, receiving benefits, a pledge of allegiance, honoring one's promise, making a commitment, good intention, signing a contract, or cherishing a friendship.
Possible contexts
Meaning may change by timing, feeling, people present, clarity, and whether the dream was peaceful or disturbing.
Classical meaning
Shaking hands with someone in a dream means signing an agree ment, receiving benefits, a pledge of allegiance, honoring one's promise, making a commitment, good intention, signing a contract, or cherishing a friendship. Shaking hands with someone then embracing him in a dream means glad tidings, good news, good words to which one's reply will be the same, or it could represent a knowledge he teaches to others. (Also see Greetings)
Allah knows best. This is not a fatwa.
Related dream symbols
Source: Book by Ibn Sireen
Explore a full Islamic meaningFrequently asked questions
What does handshake mean in an Islamic dream?
Shaking hands with someone in a dream means signing an agree ment, receiving benefits, a pledge of allegiance, honoring one's promise, making a commitment, good intention, signing a contract, or cherishing a friendship.
Is dreaming of handshake a good or bad sign?
Shaking hands with someone in a dream means signing an agree ment, receiving benefits, a pledge of allegiance, honoring one's promise, making a commitment, good intention, signing a contract, or cherishing a friendship.
What should I do after seeing handshake 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 handshake 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.