Seeing a scorpion 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 scorpion in my dream. What does it mean?
Seeing a scorpion in a dream is mostly interpreted in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation as a weak enemy with a sharp tongue who talks behind your back or tries to cause harm. Whether the scorpion stings and what you do to it determine the meaning.
The symbols in your dream
Seeing a scorpion: Someone who carries tales or looks at you with envy; words to be careful about.
Being stung by a scorpion: A hurtful word or small harm that may come from such a person.
Killing a scorpion: Being freed from this person's harm; the gossip losing its effect.
A scorpion in the house: Someone in your close circle carrying tales; a need to speak carefully within the family.
The scorpion running away: The danger moving away.
Seeing a scorpion in a dream: other variations
Pulling a scorpion out of a dessert in a dream: Points to spotting and stopping those who want to spoil your happiness.
Seeing a scorpion in bed in a dream: Points to hostility and trouble within the family.
Scorpions burning in the house in a dream: Points to being rid of enemies.
Seeing a scorpion without fear in a dream: Points to an enemy who will not be able to harm you.
Scorpions and snakes filling the house in a dream: Points to two-faced people who carry tales; do not give away your secrets.
In short
A scorpion dream is mostly a warning against difficulties that come through words. The dream reminds you not to get into arguments with anyone, to watch your own words too, and to protect your secrets. If you defeated the scorpion, it points to the fact that whatever is said, it cannot harm you.
Advice
Seek refuge in Allah from the evil of Shaytan, lightly spit three times to your left, and do not tell the dream to anyone; it will not harm you.
Recite the morning and evening remembrances, especially Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.
Stay away from taking part in gossip.
Allah knows best the truth of dreams.
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In the classical sources: Scorpion
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
Scorpion
A scorpion is worry and trouble caused by a talebearer from whose hand and tongue no one is safe; it may also be an enemy among one's relatives. It is read as a weak enemy with a sharp tongue.
Being stung by a scorpion: An enemy backbiting, or harm from them
Killing a scorpion: Overcoming an enemy
Seeing a scorpion without fear: There is an enemy, but no harm comes from them
Scorpions burning in one's home: Being rid of enemies
A scorpion in one's bed: An enemy and worry within the family
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