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Falling from a height in a dream: what does it mean in Islam?

An interpretation in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation

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I dreamed that I fell from a high place. What does it mean?

Falling from a height is a very common dream that makes people wake with a start. In the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation, falling is often interpreted as a worry about losing one's position or standing in people's eyes; but getting back up after falling softens this meaning.

The symbols in your dream

  • Falling from a high place: Points to a shake-up that may happen in your work or position; sometimes it is a reflection of your own worries.
  • Falling from a wall: In the tradition, interpreted as a loss of position or a setback in some matter.
  • Getting up unharmed after falling: Points to getting past a difficulty easily and a short test.
  • Being pushed by someone: There may be someone around you acting out of envy toward you.
  • Waking up while falling: Usually connected to fatigue and daily worries.

Falling from a height in a dream: other variations

  • Falling into a well in a dream: Points to difficult days that will last a while; patience carries you through.
  • Coming down a mountain in a dream: Points to relief and the end of a hardship.
  • Climbing down from a roof or high place in a dream: Points to turning back from a state or an undertaking you are in.
  • Falling after rising high in a dream: Points to a fall after gaining standing; beware of pride.

In short

A falling dream is mostly a warning and a reflection of your inner world: perhaps you are struggling at work or afraid of losing something. The dream reminds you to stand on solid ground, to stay away from arrogance and to manage your affairs with care. If you were able to get up after falling, it points to any difficulty you may face being temporary.

Advice

  • If the dream frightened you, seek refuge in Allah from the evil of Shaytan, turn onto your other side, and do not tell the dream to anyone; it will not harm you.
  • Do not rush important decisions; seek counsel from someone you trust.
  • Making wudu and praying before sleep makes your sleep peaceful.

Allah knows best the truth of dreams.

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In the classical sources: Descending

A summary of what the classical interpreters wrote about this symbol. The meaning changes with the details of the dream.

Al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam

Descending

Coming down from a high place means turning back from a state one was in; coming down from a mountain, though, is good and points to relief.

  • Coming down from a mountain: Relief
  • Coming down from a high place, a roof or a palace: Turning back from a state one was in
  • Coming down after rising to the sky: A fall after honour
  • Coming down an old ladder: Making no profit in trade

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