Seeing a donkey, or riding one, is interpreted as fortune and high rank. Whatever good or bad is seen in the donkey is interpreted in relation to the dreamer's fortune.
Seeing one's own donkey signifies the opening of doors of good, and the dreamer is freed from distress such as sorrow, grief, and anguish.
Ja'far al-Sadiq said that seeing a donkey is interpreted in ten ways: fortune; prosperity; leadership; property; wife; servant; honor; good fortune; rank; and the fulfillment of one's command. The best donkey seen in a dream is one that is completely obedient to its owner.
Seeing donkey meat signifies profit and benefit in trade. Killing one's own donkey and eating its meat signifies falling into sorrow and grief because of property and livelihood. Kirmani said that buying a donkey signifies attaining good, while seeing one's donkey blind in one eye signifies disorder in livelihood and affairs.
Seeing one's donkey become a horse signifies good and benefit coming from the government. Loading a heavy burden on one's donkey and then riding it signifies boundless wealth, property, and riches.
Hearing the donkey bray signifies bad news.
Riding a female donkey signifies good and blessing.