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

An interpretation in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation

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I saw roses in my dream. What does it mean?

Seeing roses in a dream is interpreted in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation as love, a gift, an honourable person or news coming from someone far away. Since a rose's life is short, some interpreters have also noted that this joy may not last; the colour and condition of the rose determine the meaning.

The symbols in your dream

Picking roses: A gift, love and receiving a blessing.
A red rose: Love, affection and a bond of the heart.
A crown of roses on the head: A blessed marriage for a single person.
Being given a rose: The arrival of someone from far away, or a good letter or piece of news.
A yellow rose: In the tradition, interpreted as a short-lived ailment or sadness.
Cutting down a rose bush: A sorrow or a hurt.

Seeing roses in a dream: other variations

Seeing a large rose in a dream: Points to a great love.
Seeing a rose bush in a dream: Points to matters of the heart and someone who truly loves you.
Giving someone a rose in a dream: Points to mutual feelings; giving a rose with its petals plucked is a bad sign.

In short

A rose dream mostly points to beautiful things that will touch your heart: a love, a kindness or news you have been waiting for. If the rose was fresh and fragrant, it shows that this joy will lift your heart. The dream also reminds you to value beautiful moments and to meet them with gratitude.

Advice

If your dream was good, thank Allah and share it only with people who love you.
Lift the hearts of your loved ones with a kind word or a small gift.
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: Rose

A summary of what the classical interpreters wrote about this symbol. The meaning changes with the details of the dream.

Muntakhab al-Kalam, attributed to Ibn Sirin

Rose

A child or noble wealth; the arrival of someone from afar or of a letter.

Because roses fade quickly: May also mean parting or short-lived joy

Al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam

Rose

A noble person, a child, or someone returning from afar; as roses fade fast, the joy may not last.

Picking roses: Honour, love and blessing
A wreath of roses on the head: Marriage for the unmarried
Cutting a rose bush: Worry and grief
A yellow rose: Illness

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