Islamic Dream Interpretation of Insulting, Mockery, Slapping, and Scratching the Ear

Interpretation of Insulting or Cursing in a Dream

Insulting or cursing someone in a dream symbolizes killing.


If someone sees in their dream that they insulted or cursed another person, it means they will kill that person.


This is the opinion of some dream interpreters.


According to my understanding, the one who curses or insults in the dream will disgrace or speak ill of the person they cursed.


Insulting is a broader act than killing, so it cannot indicate killing unless there is additional evidence in the dream pointing to it.


Interpretation of Mockery in a Dream

Mockery in a dream symbolizes deception.


Dream interpreters say if someone sees in their dream that another person is mocking them, it means that person will deceive the dreamer.


According to my view, mockery has a broader implication. It means the person mocking in the dream will ridicule or make fun of the dreamer in real life.


Interpretation of Slapping Someone in a Dream

If someone slaps another person in a dream as a joke, it symbolizes humiliation and harm to the person being slapped.


Sometimes, a slap can symbolize love and closeness. For example, a person might lovingly slap their child or playfully slap a close friend.


Interpretation of Scratching the Ear in a Dream

Scratching the ear in a dream symbolizes humiliation and disgrace.


The interpretation should be based on the context and other elements present in the dream.



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