Ibn Sirin

Playing Games — Islamic interpretation

Dream interpretation

To play games or to act sprightly in a dream means pride, arrogance, being cynical, profanity or defiling what is sacred in one's religion and lacking reverence for it. Playing backgam­ mon in a dream means exaltation, gaining power, honor and rank, or it could denote one's pride, arrogance and cynicism. Playing with a wedding ring in a dream means concealing secrets, except if someone else appears in one's dream, then it could mean looking for a missing person. Sitting and playing with one's heels in a dream means governing. Playing football in a dream means recon­ ciliation or making peace with one's enemy. Ifa sick person sees himself playing a game in a dream, it means recovering from his illness and returning to a normal healthy life. Playing cricket ball in a dream means a fight followed by reconciliation and peace. (Also seeBackgammon; Cock fighting; Gambling; Ball; Bullfight)

From Imam Muhammad Ibn Seerin's Dictionary of Dreams According to Islamic Inner Traditions — entry "Playing games" (page 333) — resolved via the equivalent "Games" entry.

Note: Islamic dream interpretation depends on the dreamer's circumstances and state. This is a general guide drawn directly from the source book.

These interpretations are reflective and cultural — not predictions, and not medical, psychological, financial, or other professional advice.

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