Seeing the sun in a dream: what does it mean in Islam?
An interpretation in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation
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I saw the sun in my dream. What does it mean?
Seeing the sun in a dream is interpreted in the Islamic tradition of dream interpretation as light, strength, standing and the elders of the family. In the Quran, the sun in the dream of the Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) pointed to his father; so the sun is also often understood as a father, an elder or an influential person.
The symbols in your dream
A bright, rising sun: A bright period, affairs opening up and joy.
The sun rising over you: Standing, position and support from your elders.
The sun entering your house: Blessing and good news; in some interpretations, marriage.
The sun setting or being eclipsed: A period coming to an end; a worry about an elder.
The sun behind the clouds: Light that comes after a temporary obstacle.
Seeing the sun in a dream: other variations
Seeing the sun and moon together in a dream: Points to a complete, trouble-free life; together they also stand for mother and father.
Seeing a dark sun in a dream: Points to unexpected setbacks and loss of strength.
Sitting in the sun in a dream: Points to ample blessing and blessings from the sky.
Warming yourself in the winter sun in a dream: Points to hardship going away.
Watching the sunrise in a dream: For the sick, it points to healing; for a traveller, to a safe return.
In short
A sun dream is mostly a sign of light and support coming into your life. If the sun was bright and warm, it points to your affairs opening up, your standing growing and you receiving support from your family. If the sun was darkened, the dream reminds you to give attention to the elders in your family and to pray for them.
Advice
If your dream was good, thank Allah and share it only with people who love you.
Spend time with your parents and the elders of your family.
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: Sun
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
Sun
The sun is a great ruler, a father, gold or a beautiful woman. A bright sun rising in the east and setting in the west is good for everyone; its light is honour, standing and provision.
A clear, bright sun rising over one: Power for an official, lawful provision for others, joy from her husband for a woman
The sun rising in one's home and lighting it up: Honour, dignity and standing; marriage for the unmarried
Sitting in the sun: Wide blessing and blessing from the sky
Warming oneself in the sun in winter: Poverty leaving
A cloud covering the sun: Illness or change for a person of authority; its clearing means this passes
The sun darkening or turning red: Turmoil or hardship
The sun setting: The matter one seeks coming to its end
A sick person or traveller seeing the sun rise: Healing; the traveller's safe return
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