Seeing barley signifies obtaining much provision with little hardship. One report interprets barley as silver because it is white. Receiving barley signifies wealth. Buying barley signifies having a good and righteous child; buying it from a seller signifies great property and blessing. Sowing barley signifies deeds pleasing to Allah.
Seeing fresh or green barley signifies good news, health, and well-being.
Ibn Kathir said barley signifies lawful wealth, goodness, and benefit.
Ja'far al-Sadiq said it signifies abundant provision: one who buys barley prefers the Hereafter to the world, while one who sells it prefers the world to the Hereafter. Walking in a place planted with barley is interpreted as striving in God's cause. Sifting barley signifies the worship of God's servants.