Seeing a cat in a dream: what does it mean in Islam?
An interpretation in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation
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I saw a cat in my dream. What does it mean?
Seeing a cat in a dream is interpreted in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation according to the cat's condition. A calm, tame and sweet cat is usually seen as peace at home and a beloved person, while a scratching or attacking cat is interpreted as a warning against a minor trick or a sly person.
The symbols in your dream
A tame, sweet cat: Interpreted as a beloved member of the household, peace and cheer at home.
A cat scratching or biting: A small hurt, gossip or trick that may come from your close circle.
Kittens: Point to small joys and good news about children.
A black cat: In the tradition, more often interpreted as a matter kept hidden or a person who is hard to trust.
Feeding a cat: Points to seeing the reward of mercy and kindness.
Seeing a cat in a dream: other variations
Seeing an injured cat in a dream: Points to slander, gossip and arguments.
A cat entering the house in a dream: Points to someone who wants to harm the home in secret, or to annoying quarrels coming in.
Wrestling a cat and winning in a dream: Points to a quick recovery from an illness or a worry.
Seeing an aggressive cat in a dream: Points to a tiring, troubled period.
Selling a cat in a dream: Points to spending your money.
In short
A cat dream is mostly about relationships at home and in your close circle. If the cat nestled up to you and gave you peace, the dream gives glad tidings of calm in your home and in your heart. If the cat behaved in an unsettling way, the dream reminds you to be a little more careful in your relationships and not to share your secrets with everyone.
Advice
If your dream was good, thank Allah and share it only with people who love you.
If the dream unsettled you, seek refuge in Allah and do not tell it to anyone; it will not harm you.
Increase kind words and mercy in your home; blessing comes with peace.
Allah knows best the truth of dreams.
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In the classical sources: Cat
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
Cat
A cat is interpreted as a servant, or as someone in the household who steals in secret; a female cat may be a deceitful woman. It also points to a person who wins hearts with sweet words while waiting for a chance to do harm.
A calm, tame cat: A restful year
A wild, aggressive cat: A year of toil and trouble
Being scratched or bitten by a cat: An illness or deep worry, followed by relief
Fighting a cat and overcoming it: Quick recovery from illness or worry
A cat entering the house: A thief entering the house
Killing or catching a cat: Catching a thief
Selling a cat: Spending one's money
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