Hair falling out 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 my hair was falling out. What does it mean?
Hair falling out in a dream carries different meanings in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation, since hair is interpreted as wealth, adornment and lifespan. In some interpretations it is seen as a loss or worry, while in others it has been understood as release from debt and worry.
The symbols in your dream
Some hair falling out: A burden that wears you down lessening; in some interpretations, a small expense.
Hair falling out in clumps: A reflection of worry and fatigue; a need for rest.
The hair of someone in debt falling out: The debt being paid, and relief.
Hair growing back: Something lost returning, renewal.
Grey hair falling out: A worry or sorrow coming to an end.
Hair falling out in a dream: other variations
Losing your hair and going bald in a dream: Points to part of your wealth slipping away.
Hair falling out while you are in distress in a dream: Points to the distress falling away.
Combing your hair in a dream: Points to goodness and keeping your word.
In short
A hair loss dream is mostly a reflection of daily worries and fatigue. The dream reminds you to take a little more care of yourself, to rest and to lighten the tasks that wear you down. If you are in debt or hardship, this dream is also the herald of relief.
Advice
If the dream unsettled you, seek refuge in Allah and do not tell it to anyone; it will not harm you.
Make time to rest.
If you have debts, make a plan to pay them and recite the supplication for relief from debt.
Allah knows best the truth of dreams.
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In the classical sources: Hair
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
Hair
Hair is interpreted as wealth and lifespan. Beautiful, black, long hair is the good state of those it stands for (spouse, children, family); short, white or foul-smelling hair is their bad state.
Hair growing long: Long life; when fitting, growing wealth
Cutting or shaving the hair in the season of Hajj: Safety and security; worries leaving
Shortening the hair without spoiling one's looks: A worry leaving
Cutting one's hair and feeling diminished: A fall in rank and standing
Hair falling out (for someone in distress): Distress leaving
Hair falling out until bald: Wealth leaving
Combing or oiling the hair: Kindness and keeping one's word
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