Meaning of Henna (mehndi) and Hands in Islamic Dreams
Interpretation of Henna in a Dream:
If someone dreams that they are applying henna, it signifies adherence to the Sunnah.
If someone dreams that they have applied henna to only their head while leaving the beard untouched, it indicates that they keep the secrets of their leader or superior and do not disclose them.
If someone dreams that they have applied henna to both their beard and head, it means they are concealing their poverty and, in front of others, presenting themselves as rich, seeking respect from people.
If someone dreams that they have applied a muddy or lime-based henna, it suggests that they will attempt something impossible or unrealistic.
Interpretation of Both Hands in a Dream:
The two hands seen in a dream symbolize two sons, parents, or two brothers of the dreamer.
Seeing the right hand in a dream represents a person’s wealth, financial condition, and favors. For a police officer, seeing a long right hand symbolizes success, for a trader, it indicates profit in business, and for a market person, it symbolizes skill.
The left hand is considered the helper of the right hand. In dreams, the left hand symbolizes a person who does not seek advice and acts arbitrarily.
Stretching the hands in a dream indicates generosity, while pulling them back signifies miserliness. As Allah says in the Quran:
“The Jews said, ‘The hand of Allah is chained.’ Their hands are chained, and they are cursed for what they say. Rather, both of His hands are outstretched; He spends however He wills.” (Al-Ma’idah 64)
If someone dreams of walking on their hands, it means they will depend on some close relatives in their matters.
If someone sees that their hands have turned to marble, it means they will live a long life filled with happiness and joy.
If someone dreams that their hands have become like eyes, it signifies that they will be very close to a person who takes good care of them.
If someone dreams that their right hand has spoken good words to them, their financial situation will improve.
If someone dreams that their left hand has spoken good words to them, it means their relatives will be grateful to them.
If someone dreams that one or both hands reproach them, it indicates their misdeeds.
If a king dreams that his right hand is made of gold, it signifies the downfall of his kingdom.
If he sees that his left hand is made of gold, it indicates the death of his partner.
The cutting of both hands in a dream indicates the death of the people or entities symbolized by the hands or that the dreamer may lose their job.
The safety or holding of hands can sometimes symbolize refraining from involvement in matters and avoiding asking for help.
The cutting of hands in a dream is a sign of poverty for the beggar, as they can no longer stretch their hands out to ask.
Both arms in a dream represent two sons or brothers. Any decrease or increase in them will affect the symbolism related to sons or brothers.
The wrists, like arms, symbolize sons. There is no scholarly reference found regarding hair growing on the wrists, but it may indicate strength. Some have said that hair growing on the wrists symbolizes debt.