An interpretation in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation
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I dreamed that I was flying. What does it mean?
Flying in a dream is most often interpreted in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation as rising in rank, reaching a goal or a journey. Where you flew, how high you rose, and whether you felt fear or joy while flying determine the meaning.
The symbols in your dream
Flying peacefully and easily: Interpreted as matters becoming easier, rising in standing and reaching your wishes.
Rising toward the sky: Rising in rank and position; in some interpretations, a distant journey.
Flying from one place to another: Points to a change in your life, a move or a transition to a new job.
Being afraid or falling while flying: Points to not rushing toward a goal you are not yet ready for.
Flying with wings: Interpreted as finding strength, means and support.
Flying in a dream: other variations
The wind carrying you away in a dream: If it lifts you high, it points to a fast rise; if it throws you back, to a loss and starting over.
Flying over a mountain in a dream: Points to rank and strength gained without effort.
Flying from a bad place to a beautiful one in a dream: Points to your state improving; the reverse means it worsening.
Being unable to fly in a dream: Points to obstacles in front of a wish; increase your effort.
Landing with a parachute in a dream: Points to reaching your wishes; where you land shows the outcome.
Someone far from home flying in a dream: Points to them returning home.
In short
A flying dream usually reflects your inner wish to rise and the opportunities before you. If you felt free and at peace in the dream, it points to a period in which you will see the reward of your efforts and your affairs will open up. If you were afraid while flying, the dream reminds you to move toward your goals step by step, on firm ground.
Advice
If your dream was good, thank Allah and share it only with people who love you.
Stay humble as you rise; gratitude for a blessing is humility.
If the dream frightened you, seek refuge in Allah and do not tell it to anyone; it will not harm you.
Allah knows best the truth of dreams.
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In the classical sources: Flying
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
Flying
Flying is a journey. Flying with wings is travel with honour and strength; flying without wings is a move from one state or place to another.
Flying upward with one's head toward the sky: Rising in standing among one's people, the higher the better
Flying over a mountain: Gaining authority and power without toil
Flying at will and stopping when one wishes: Much good and work becoming easy
A prisoner flying: Release
Someone far from home flying: Returning home
Flying upside down, or being unable to fly: Much hardship
Flying from a bad place to a good one: One's state improving; the reverse means worsening
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