Islamic Meaning: Seeing a Sword in a Dream

The sword is the arm of warriors. Seeing a sword in a dream could have different meanings in Islam, depending on how it is used. 

• Seeing an axe in a dream.

1- According to Prophet Daniyal عليه السلام, the sheath in a dream represents a wife, while an uncovered sword represents wealth, wishes, and a son.

• Sheath = The cover of the sword.

2- Being gifted with a sword in a dream represents wealth.

3- Tying a sword at the back in a dream is interpreted as a long life.

Drawing a Sword

4- Seeing a sword in one hand in a dream predicts the birth of a son.

5- Seeing a sword shining like a mirror means that the dreamer shall attain respect and blessings from a rich person.

6- Hitting someone with a sword in a dream means that the generations of the victim would end soon.

7- If the sword is taken back in a dream, it means that whatever task has been assigned to the dreamer would be taken back.

8- If you dream of seeing swords flying in the air, it means there is a plague.

9- If the sword feels heavy in the dream, it means that one will say words that are burdensome to bear.

10- If your sword falls to the floor in a dream, it means you may get a divorce.

Broken Sword

11- If the sheath breaks while the sword remains undamaged, it predicts the safe delivery of a son, yet the mother would die.

12- According to Ibrahim Karmani, رحمة الله عليه, the sword and the sheath both break down in a dream; it is a prediction of the death of the dreamer’s wife and son.

13- If you dream that the handle of your sword breaks, it could mean that a close family member, like your father, uncle, aunt, or mother, might pass away soon.

14- If the blade of a sword breaks in a dream, it means that a servant or assistant may die shortly.

15- If you dream of a cracked sword, your words will be rejected and your intentions will cause frustration.

Being Hit by the Sword

16- Being hit by a sword in a dream, resulting in bleeding, means that people would blame him for earning haram money.

• Seeing Blood and Injuries in a Dream.

17- If one’s head is cut off with a sword in a dream, the one who received the blow will be victorious over the one who attacked him.

18- If someone dreams of being hit with a sword and losing a hand, a leg, or receiving wounds, it signifies an argument involving a family member such as a father, son, or brother, depending on which limb is affected.

Steel Sword

19- According to Jabar Maghrabi رحمة الله عليه, having a steel sword in a dream represents that the dreamer’s work will be reliable. However, having a wooden sword has the opposite meaning.

20- If someone’s sword is painted, what they say won’t be taken seriously.

Disclaimer: The material used for the interpretation of dreams has been extracted from the Ibn Sirin book for dream interpretations. You can read the book here.