Interpretation of Seeing the Tongue in a Dream:
The tongue in a dream represents a son, father, close relative, friend, honor, profession, or worship.
Any goodness or harm observed in the tongue reflects on what it symbolizes.
If the Tongue is Cut, Blackened, Sealed, or Defective:
It signifies the end of worship.
Separation from a son, father, friend, teacher, or anyone providing benefit.
Loss of honor or livelihood.
Defeat in a quarrel or receiving an unfavorable outcome.
Once, Hajjaj bin Yusuf was angered by Layla Akhiliya’s words and ordered his soldiers to cut off her tongue. She said:
“Your commander intended to silence my tongue through kindness and generosity, so that I may never have to ask for anything again.”
These interpretations vary according to the dreamer’s circumstances.
It signifies strength and power.
A man told Imam Shihab al-Din Qarafi that he saw himself entering another man’s mouth and eating his tongue. The Imam replied:
“You stole a scale or a book and sold it.”
Another person saw the same dream, and the Imam said:
“You stole a talking bird.”
A man dreamt that his tongue was hurting. The Imam said:
“You were pondering over something.”
Another man had a similar dream, and the Imam said:
“You will be bitten by an animal.”
For another person, the Imam interpreted:
“A bird resembling a rooster will peck you.”
A man dreamt that he was making tongues for people. The Imam said:
“You craft small boats.”
For another, he said:
“You teach people about Hajj rituals.”
To yet another, he said:
“You manufacture scales.”
A person dreamt of extracting sweet water from tongues, benefiting others with it. The Imam said:
“You extract rosewater.”
A man saw himself approaching people’s mouths, scheming to obtain their tongues. The Imam said:
“You are a snake charmer, searching for snakes in their dwellings.”