Interpretation of Birds in Dreams

    • Bhatt (bird):

      Dreaming of owning a bhatt (a type of bird) signifies wealth and prosperity.

    • Chiriya :

      Seeing a chiriya (sparrow) in a dream indicates acquiring wealth, property, children, or slaves. The abundance or scarcity of these birds represents the abundance or scarcity of these things. Sometimes, a chiriya can symbolize a wicked or immoral person. A beautiful chiriya in a dream represents a lovely woman.
       Eating the meat of a chiriya indicates wealth and kingship. If a pregnant woman dreams of a chiriya, it signifies the birth of a son.
       One individual mentioned to Imam Ibn Sirin that he dreamt of catching chiriya, cutting their feathers, and putting them in a bag. Imam Ibn Sirin interpreted this as the person being a teacher who plays with children.

      Titar:

    • The titar (partridge) seen in a dream symbolizes a servant. Some interpreters believe it may represent an Iranian woman.

      Sarhaq:

    • Dreaming of a sarhaq (a specific type of bird) symbolizes a prosperous yet hypocritical person.

      Anqa:

      The anqa (a mythical bird) in a dream represents a treacherous person, one who hoards goods and waits for prices to rise. If the anqa speaks in the dream, it signifies good news from someone on a journey.

      Nar Shatar Murgh:

      Dreaming of a nar shatar murgh (male ostrich) symbolizes a Bedouin. Slaughtering it in a dream signifies the commission of a sin. If the shatar murgh (ostrich) resides in the house, it signifies that the house’s inhabitants will live a long life.
       Eggs hatched from an ostrich egg in a dream signify a son if the egg hatches a male chick, or a daughter if it hatches a female chick.

      parrot :

      Dreaming of a tota (parrot) symbolizes a scholar or learned person.

      nightingale:

      A bulbul (nightingale) in a dream symbolizes a blessed Quranic reciter or a person who reads the Quran with excellence.

      hoopoe:

      Seeing a hudhud (hoopoe) in a dream represents a devout person, as the hoopoe is known for its frequent prostration. It can also symbolize a messenger of an important person. The hoopoe may also represent a prominent figure who wears a turban or crown.

      crow:

      Dreaming of a crow or an owl indicates strife, ruin, and a person who spreads malicious words in society. Seeing a crow in the house suggests discord within the family. Personally, the dreamer may have experienced this.
       In some cases, seeing a crow in the house might symbolize a thief or an agent sent by the king who could attack the family and harm the wife.
       Eating the meat of a crow in a dream signifies obtaining wealth through dishonest means, like stealing from a thief.
       If a crow scratches the dreamer’s body with its claws, it is a symbol of feeling cold or experiencing a severe chill.

      dove:

      A fakhita (dove) seen in a dream represents a deceitful boy. Some interpreters view it as a symbol of a woman with a sharp tongue.

    • cheel:
       Dreaming of a cheel (kite) represents a person engaged in illicit or immoral activities and signifies lowly individuals.

      Ababil:

      Seeing ababil (a type of bird, often referred to in Islamic tradition) in a dream signifies a pure and righteous person who does not covet the wealth of others and is very humble and content with people.

      bat:

      A chamgadad (bat) in a dream symbolizes a person who wears little clothing, suffers from various diseases, and has a large family. This person may also have eye problems.

    (Al-Martabah Al-Ulya fi Ta’bir al-Ru’ya – Imam Muhammad bin Rashid, d. 736 AH)

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