Seeing a monkey in a dream: what does it mean in Islam?

Seeing a monkey in a dream is most often interpreted in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation as a deceitful, unreliable person or someone who imitates and envies you. In classical interpretations, the monkey also serves as a reminder to be grateful for the blessings in your hands and to turn away from faults; defeating or driving away the monkey points to recovery from illness and relief from trouble.

The symbols in your dream

• Seeing a monkey: Points to someone insincere or ungrateful who pretends to be friendly while acting behind your back.
• A monkey attacking or biting you: Interpreted as a quarrel with someone in your circle or a passing ailment.
• Defeating or chasing away a monkey: Points to overcoming an opponent, recovering health and finding relief from unease.
• Seeing a baby monkey: Interpreted as minor envy, immature behaviour or a small issue that should not be magnified.
• A monkey on your shoulder or in the house: Serves as a warning against letting an untrustworthy acquaintance too far into your private life.

Seeing a monkey in a dream: other variations

Feeding or petting a monkey in a dream

Points to doing favours for someone who may not appreciate your kindness, reminding you to keep healthy boundaries.

A monkey speaking in a dream

Points to hearing strange, baseless gossip or surprising news.

Killing a monkey in a dream

Points to putting a final end to a draining problem that has dragged on.

Running away from a monkey in a dream

Points to keeping clear of a dishonest dealing or insincere company.

Seeing many monkeys in a dream

Points to being mindful of idle company that wastes your time and distracts you from what matters.

In short

A monkey dream reminds you to be discerning about insincere or envious people around you. At the same time, it invites you to appreciate the blessings you have been given and remain grateful. If you drove the monkey away or stayed unharmed in the dream, the schemes of deceitful people will come to nothing.

Advice

• If the dream troubled you, seek refuge in Allah from the evil of Shaytan, blow lightly three times to your left, and tell no one.
• Do not open your private life and secrets to everyone who smiles at you; choose your close friends wisely.
• Thank Allah for His blessings and increase your istighfar (seeking forgiveness).
• Give sadaqah for protection from harm and envy.

Allah knows best the truth of dreams.