What does it mean to see Fish in a dream?

A dream of catching fish, swimming with them, or even seeing a fish has a special meaning as per Islam.

• What does it mean to see a river in a dream?

1- According to Prophet Daniyal عليه السلام, the meaning to see fish in a dream depends on the temperature of the water and the size of fish;

• Fish in a warm river = Hard luck, problems.
• Fish in a cold river = Happiness.
• Small Sized Fish = Hard luck, problems.
• Big Sized Fish = Happiness, spoils of war, treasure.

2- According to Ibn Sirin رحمة الله عليه, the greatest dream interpreter of Islam, gifting someone a dry fish in a dream is a sign of attaining losses from a rich man.

3- Attaining the blood, stomach, bones of a fish in a dream is a sign that the dreamer would attain wealth, happiness, and blessings.

4- Catching a big fish in a dream means that he would a marry a wealthy woman.

5- According to Jabar Maghrabi رحمة الله عليه, eating fresh or fried fish in a dream is a sign of wealth and blessings.

• Eating a small fish in the dream is a sign of a fight.

6- Coming out of the mouth of a fish in a dream has a meaning that the dreamer is a liar. 

7- According to Ismail Isha’at رحمة الله علي selling fish in a dream is a sign that he and his family would be blessed with happiness and well-being.

8- Talking to fish in a dream means that the dreamer would spill the secret or classified information of the King/State.

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.