Islamic dream dictionary
Nawwaas Dream Meaning
Quick answer
Nawwaas in a dream — [the poet], may Allah have mercy on him, but he stopped when he realized that he was drinking alcohol. Abu Nawwaas (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote to him and said: Look at my knowledge and do not look at my actions, and seek...
Symbol
Nawwaas
[the poet], may Allah have mercy on him, but he stopped when he realized that he was drinking alcohol. Abu Nawwaas (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote to him and said: Look at my knowledge and do not look at my actions, and seek...
Possible contexts
Meaning may change by timing, feeling, people present, clarity, and whether the dream was peaceful or disturbing.
Classical meaning
[the poet], may Allah have mercy on him, but he stopped when he realized that he was drinking alcohol. Abu Nawwaas (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote to him and said: Look at my knowledge and do not look at my actions, and seekthereby the Countenance of the Creator. For men are like fruit trees; takes their fruits and leave the wood for the fire. If the dreamer is in distress, he will find relief, because Allah says: “And shake the trunk of date palm towards you, it will let fallfresh ripe dates upon you.” [Maryam 19:25] If person dreams that he is collecting black grapes from palmtree, his wife will give birth to black child. A man said: I dreamt that I picked dates from a palm tree and they turned into sour grapes and apples.
Allah knows best. This is not a fatwa.
Source: Book by Ibn Sireen
Explore a full Islamic meaningFrequently asked questions
What does nawwaas mean in an Islamic dream?
[the poet], may Allah have mercy on him, but he stopped when he realized that he was drinking alcohol. Abu Nawwaas (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote to him and said: Look at my knowledge and do not look at my actions, and seek...
Is dreaming of nawwaas a good or bad sign?
[the poet], may Allah have mercy on him, but he stopped when he realized that he was drinking alcohol. Abu Nawwaas (may Allah have mercy on him) wrote to him and said: Look at my knowledge and do not look at my actions, and seekthereby the Countenance of the Creator. For men are like fruit trees; takes their fruits and leave the wood for the fire.
What should I do after seeing nawwaas 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 nawwaas 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.