Prophets
Classical interpretations
Seeing our masters the glorious prophets is the greatest of fortune and happiness. For this reason, seeing one of the great prophets in a dream signifies honor and esteem, and that person will attain what he hopes for.
Ibn Sirin said: Seeing the prophets of firm resolve in a dream signifies honor and esteem; seeing the other prophets signifies victory and help, strength of religion, and delivering a trust to its place. Kirmani also says this: Seeing a prophet in a state of relief and gladness and with a smiling face signifies honor, zeal, and victory.
Ja'far al-Sadiq said: Seeing the prophets or one of them in a dream is interpreted as follows: a) mercy, b) blessing, c) honor, d) loftiness of standing, e) state power, f) victory, g) happiness and leadership, h) strength in Islam, i) goodness and comfort in this world and the hereafter...
Seeing oneself quarrel with one of the prophets is a sign of misfortune, and that person will turn away from the Sunna and become one of the people of innovation. If a person sees himself wear the garment particular to the prophets in a dream, it signifies goodness in religion and the world; seeing himself as a prophet signifies dying a martyr.
Seeing any of the Prophets signifies a father, because the Prophets are like fathers to their peoples. Since a father is compassionate and merciful toward his child, he tries to protect the child from punishment in this world and the Hereafter. Prophets also signify teachers and masters, because a teacher educates a student according to the manners of the Prophet.
Seeing a Prophet in a beautiful and pleasant state signifies that what will arise from his community will be good; seeing him in an unfavorable state signifies oppression arising from his community.
Seeing oneself as a prophet signifies dying as a martyr.
Seeing all the Prophets gathered together in one place signifies victory over enemies, the arising of goodness and blessing, and mercy.
If a poor, destitute, unemployed, or needy person sees one of the Prophets, it signifies attaining blessing, improvement in affairs, and release from distress and poverty.
Seeing oneself perform the good deeds of the Prophets, such as worship, obedience, kindness, and beneficence, signifies that the dreamer is religious and faithful.
Seeing oneself living in the time of a Prophet signifies dignity, honor, blessing, good fortune, and salvation. Speaking with one of the Prophets, or seeing one of the Prophets graciously speak to the dreamer, signifies dignity, honor, and fame among people.
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