Key

Because a key opens doors, seeing a key in a dream signifies the grace and favor of Allah Most High. A key is also interpreted as opening the door of knowledge and the Qur'an. Kirmani said that opening a place with a key signifies good, while locking it signifies evil.

Ja'far al-Sadiq said a key signifies the opening of difficult matters, deliverance from grief and sorrow, recovery from illness, fulfillment of one's wish, strength in religion, acceptance of prayer, knowledge, and spiritual understanding. Holding the key of Paradise signifies being granted worship, knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Holding many keys signifies great and honorable authority. Opening a door or lock signifies victory over enemies.

Imam al-Nabulsi interpreted a key as provision, assistance, knowledge, spouse and children, wealth, deliverance, an accepted prayer, the pilgrimage, and a governor or king. Holding a key without teeth signifies wronging an orphan. Holding the key of the Kaaba signifies reaching a prominent person and becoming their friend. A key may also signify treasures.

Seeing an iron key signifies a strong and renowned person and the sound completion of affairs. A key may also signify children, spies, travel, servants, and, for a woman, a husband. Holding a wooden key signifies that entrusted property may be lost. Jabir al-Maghribi said holding a key signifies performing ablution with clean water and continuing in worship; dropping the key signifies laziness regarding prayer.