Fortress

Seeing a fortress is interpreted as Islam, because a fortress protects a person from the enemy, while Islam protects a person's life in this world and the Hereafter. A fortress also signifies knowledge, the Qur'an, and things that protect a person from the armies of Satan.

Seeing a fortress signifies deliverance from sorrow and grief and attaining relief.

Entering a fortress signifies worship and obedience and safety from fear. Jabir al-Maghribi said that seeing oneself in a fortress with abundant provisions and weapons signifies being sound in religion.

Seeing a fortress far in the distance signifies traveling from one place to another. Shutting oneself inside a fortified stronghold signifies success in one's affairs. Being imprisoned inside a fortress signifies possession of property or dominion; for the unmarried, marriage; and for the married, a child. If an unbeliever sees himself imprisoned in a fortress, it signifies that he will be guided. For a sinner, this dream signifies repenting of sins and returning to one's Lord. Building a fortress signifies protection from an enemy, keeping away from forbidden things, and protecting oneself from humiliation and calamity.

Seeing one's fortress, house, or mansion ruined signifies deficiency in religion or the death of one's wife. It has been said that a fortress signifies a strong and firm person whom no one can overpower. Sometimes seeing a fortress signifies deliverance from sins and turning toward Almighty God.