Seeing money 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 lot of money in my dream. What does it mean?
Seeing money in a dream is interpreted differently in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation depending on the type and amount of money and whose hands it is in. In some interpretations it is seen as gain and opportunity, in others as busyness, responsibility or idle talk.
The symbols in your dream
Receiving paper money: Earnings or an opportunity coming soon.
A large amount of money: A great opportunity; the responsibility and busyness that come with it.
Coins: Small tasks or minor remarks.
Giving money or charity: Being freed from a hardship, seeing the reward of a good deed.
Losing money: A worry about missing an opportunity, or a warning against unnecessary spending.
Counting money: Taking stock of a matter, being cautious.
Seeing money in a dream: other variations
Seeing counterfeit money in a dream: Points to deceit, a lie or doubtful earnings.
The money in your hand increasing in a dream: Points to your wealth increasing; if it decreases, wealth decreases.
Seeing an ATM in a dream: Points to a shortage of money; watch your spending.
Seeing five gold coins in a dream: Points to the five daily prayers; losing one means neglecting a prayer.
In short
A money dream mostly reflects your thoughts about livelihood and earnings. If the money gave you joy in the dream, it points to an opportunity opening soon. The dream also reminds you of the importance of your earnings being halal and blessed, and of sharing part of your wealth.
Advice
If your dream was good, thank Allah and share it only with people who love you.
Set aside a portion of your earnings and give it as sadaqah.
If the dream unsettled 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: Money
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
Money
Silver and gold coins are words: good coins are knowledge and kind speech, counterfeit coins are bad words and deceit. A dinar is also pure faith, knowledge and a trust; receiving money is better than giving it.
Finding or receiving money: Profit and joy
Counterfeit money: Deceit, lies and unlawful earnings
The money in one's hand increasing: Wealth growing; if it decreases, wealth decreasing
Silver coins mixed with gold ones: Prayers answered, needs met and healing
Five dinars: The five daily prayers; losing one means neglecting a prayer
A deceased person giving one money: Being saved from injustice
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