Islamic Dream Interpretations of Seeing Marriage
and Related Matters 

Marriage in a Dream:

Dreaming of marriage signifies the acquisition of wealth and prosperity. This is supported by the following verse from the Quran:

“And marry those among you who are single and the righteous among your male and female slaves. If they are poor, Allah will enrich them from His grace.”
(Surah An-Nur)


Marriage to a Jewish Woman in a Dream:

If someone dreams of marrying a Jewish woman, it symbolizes that they will adopt a profession that involves sinful or immoral activities.


Marriage to a Christian Woman in a Dream:

If someone dreams of marrying a Christian woman, it indicates that they will adopt a profession that leads them towards religious devotion.


Marriage to an Adulterous Woman in a Dream:

If someone dreams of marrying an adulterous woman, it signifies that the dreamer themselves may engage in such sinful acts. This interpretation is based on the following verse from the Quran:

“The adulteress and the adulterer, none should marry them except those who are also adulterers or polytheists.”
(Surah An-Nur, 24:3)


Marriage to a Muslim Woman in a Dream:

If someone dreams of marrying a Muslim woman and placing her in a house or tent, it means they will engage in a profitable business deal with no partners involved, and they will also marry.


Dream of a Deceased Wife After Marriage:

If someone dreams that the woman they married has passed away, it indicates that the person will attempt to engage in work or ventures that bring nothing but hardship and sorrow.


Wedding Ceremony in a Dream:

If the person organizing a wedding ceremony sees it in a dream, it symbolizes misfortune for them. However, for the guest (if they do not see food), it signifies happiness and joy.

Dream of Marrying Off Your Wife to Another Man:

If someone dreams of marrying his wife off to another man and taking her to that man, the following interpretations apply:

If the dreamer is a ruler, it means his kingdom will fall apart.


If the dreamer is a merchant, it signifies the end of their business.


However, if the dreamer sees taking the other man to his wife, it means there will be profit in their business dealings.



“Reference: Al-Martabah Al-Ulya fi Ta’bir al-Ruya – Imam Muhammad bin Rashid (d. 736 AH)”