Al-Nabulsi says the nape may signify things said behind a person's back, such as blame, advancement, decline, honor, humiliation, or debt, and may also signify investigating someone's traces. A thick nape signifies patience with what Almighty God has decreed. Shaving the hair at the nape signifies returning a trust and paying a debt.
Ja'far al-Sadiq interprets a long neck and nape through the outcome of an affair, justice, authority, and the call to prayer. A thick, white, fragrant, clear, luminous nape signifies the emergence of something good.
Ibn Sirin says the neck and nape signify a loyal friend, a trustworthy companion, or a hired servant.
Riding on an enemy's nape signifies defeating the enemy and gaining strength. Bending the nape, or seeing wounds or boils on it, signifies humiliation, grief, and sorrow. A beautiful, strong nape signifies strength and good livelihood; things considered shameful there in waking life are not favorable. Choking another person or being choked signifies distress and hardship. A neck appearing shortened between the shoulders signifies that affairs will end well, while a beautiful, bright, straight neck signifies justice in one's conduct and work.