Islamic Interpretation of Dreams (Ibn-i Sirin):

In a dream, listening to the Qur’an, or to the teachings ofGod’s Prophet, upon whom be peace, or to words of wisdom, or to an admonition, or a discourse of knowledge in a dream means receiving guidance, and it means turning repentantly to God Almighty. Otherwise, if one sees himself listening to backbiting, slandering, defamation, or eavesdropping in a dream, then it means that some harm will befall him. Listening to good advice and following its best guidance in a dream means receiving good news. Eavesdropping in a dream means that one in tends to defame the other person. Listening, though pretending not to hear what is being said in a dream means that one makes it a habit to lie.

The sound of a crowd in a dream means money beside other benefits.

The bleating of sheep in a dream means distress and fear.

The neighing of horses in a dream means might and honor.

The barking of a dog in a dream means vein talk and meddling in people’s business.

The sound of a lynx in a dream means pampering oneself, or wantonness.

The cooing of pigeons in a dream means crying, sorrows or marriage.

The chirp of swallows in a dream means beneficial words.

The croaking of frogs in a dream means beatings.

The sound of bells and the hissing of snakes in a dream means a fight, an argument, a warning, or a war.

The braying of donkeys in a dream means cursing in the darkness.

The braying of mules in a dream means vein talk, or indulging in suspicious acts.

The mooing of a cow in a dream means temptation.

The gurgling of camels in a dream means travels and difficulties.

The roaring of a lion in a dream means threats.

Theyowlingof a tomcat in a dream means uproar, backbiting, defamation and insinuation.

The yapping of foxes in a dream means a warning to escape, or to move from one field into another.

The howling of a wolf in a dream means a robbery.

The squeak of a mouse in a dream means profits, reunion, love and peace.

The crying of a female gazelle in a dream means longing for one’s homeland.

The barking of a jackal in a dream means a mission of good intent, or a forthcoming evil.

(Also see Eavesdropping; Sound of animals; Speaking)