In Islam, dreaming of your deceased mother can mean several things: it could be your mind processing grief, a spiritual connection where souls meet, a sign of her condition (happy if she's at peace, troubled if not), a message of guidance/warning, or even a call to pray for her or settle her debts. Scholars emphasize checking your emotions in the dream and seeking interpretation from pious individuals, as the context (e.g., happy/sad appearance, specific messages) is crucial, distinguishing good dreams from those from Shaytan (Satan).
Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim ! (1) Seeing your mother in good state after her death is a sign that she is in good state in the grave. However, you should continue doing charity and other good deeds and send its reward to your deceased mother.
Most probably, a main message of your dream is that if you want to overcome your current stresses and deal more effectively with the job you feel trapped in, you may need to reach out for care and support from someone else in real life to talk to - just as you may have reached out to your mother in the past.
Seeing a dead person in a dream is a terrible experience for many individuals, and it has a unique importance in Islam. If one sees the dead happy in a dream, it means that they are in peace with Allah. If one sees a righteous man in a dream that he is happy, it means that he is happy with his condition.
Good dreams are those in which the sleeper sees good things; they come from Allah. They may be meant as good news, or warning against evil, or helping and guiding. It is Sunnah to praise Allah for them and to tell one's loved ones, but not others, about them.
The Prophet said, "If anyone of you sees a dream that he likes, then it is from Allah, and he should thank Allah for it and narrate it to others; but if he sees something else, i.e., a dream that he dislikes, then it is from Satan, and he should seek refuge with Allah from its evil, and he should not mention it to ...
Can Allah give you signs through dreams? Yes, Allah can certainly use dreams to convey messages or signs, as demonstrated in the Qur'an and Hadith. However, understanding their meaning requires wisdom, reflection, and alignment with Islamic principles.
They may appear to seek your forgiveness
Sometimes, a dream visit from a deceased relative carries a weight of unspoken regret. They might appear sad, or express a sense of unease. Maybe they want you to know they understand, or that they regret how things ended.
Sometimes, seeing a dead person alive in dream meaning can be a call to continue their good deeds or follow their teachings. For instance, if you dream of a deceased scholar speaking to you or giving advice, some scholars interpret it as guidance that should be followed.
At the time of death, the soul departs from the body and is taken by God. This movement of the soul also takes place at the time of sleep, albeit in a weaker form. The soul's connection to the body is at a minimum during sleep. It rejoins the body when the person wakes up, coming back for an appointed time.
As a symbol, the mother can represent nurturing, intimacy, attentiveness, gentleness, kindness, commitment and unconditional love.
Research shows there appears to be a relationship between dreaming about dead relatives and spiritual connection. They can offer a sense of peace, closure, or guidance, making the dreamer feel that their loved one is watching over them.
Dreams where the person is still alive: Pendergrass says that it's common for people who've lost loved ones to dream that they are still alive. "In the dream, it could be that their death was a 'joke' or a 'mistake,'" she says.
So, I'm not surprised that you are dreaming about your deceased mother really. If we were in the mood to pathologize your dreams, we could say (perhaps) that you were traumatized in some form and you haven't been able to fully grieve this loss, or overcome the scar of this 'trauma'.
Can Nightmares Be Warnings? Yes, nightmares can sometimes be signs that something deeper is happening. Psychologically, they may reflect fears or emotional overload that your mind is trying to work through. If you're under a lot of stress or pushing away strong feelings, your brain might bring them up in your dreams.
After you have died, your family and Muslim community will conduct your Ghusl (full-body ritual purification) and then proceed to your Janazah (funeral prayer) which is a part of the Islamic funeral rituals. After this and many prayers, your body is then buried six-foot underground, alone and by itself.
If you see your loved one in a dream, it could be a form of your regurgitated thoughts. But to actually see a person that has passed away (in your dream) is also possible, according to the scholars of Islam.
What some people claim—that the soul of a deceased person roams around their home for 40 days after death—has no basis in Islam. Authentic hadiths clearly state that once the soul is taken by the Angel of Death, the assisting angels do not leave it with him even for the blink of an eye.
Ibn al-Humam (Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that most Hanafi scholars take the view that the dead do not hear, using as proof His statement (Most High) “Truly thou canst not cause the dead to listen” (27:80) and “Thou canst not make those to hear who are (buried) in graves” (35:22) and for this reason, the Hanafis ...
In fact, more than two-thirds of people see dreams about dead relatives as visitations. 71% see the dreams as a connection with the person they have lost. A huge 67% interpret their dreams as evidence for an afterlife. Even people without spiritual beliefs have contact with their dead friends through dreams.
To know if a dream is a divine warning, look for repetition, strong emotion (conviction/unease), clear messages (voice of God), ominous imagery (chases, predators, darkness), relevance to your life, and confirmation through scripture or waking life events, prompting prayer and reflection rather than panic. It's a process of discernment, developing a "prophetic filter" with God's guidance, as not all dreams are from Him.
Signs a Dead Loved One Is with You
said about the reason why the dreams in the last part of the night are most likely to come true:"That is because of the excellence of the time by the spread of mercy and the spread of peace of heart and body attained by sleeping and being in total rest."
Dreams carry deep spiritual meanings, and seeing Jannah in a dream can be a sign of immense blessings, good deeds, and divine guidance. In this video, we will explore the meaning of seeing Jannah in dreams according to Islamic dream interpretation.
Dream 1: Nightmares That Frighten You
These are not messages from Allah but rather whispers from Shaytan. The Prophet (peace be upon him) clearly stated that nightmares are from the devil, and one should not share them with others. Instead, if you experience such a dream, you should turn to Allah.