Dreaming of Cats: Meaning in Islam

Cats live close to our homes, so interpreters linked seeing them with the household and the people around it. The meaning varies with the cat’s colour and behaviour.

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Cats in a dream according to Ibn Sirin

From the dream-interpretation books attributed to Imam Ibn Sirin:

A cat in a dream may indicate a thief, either from within the household or from outside it.
A female cat may indicate a deceitful woman.
A cat scratching or biting may indicate illness or harm.
Selling a cat may indicate spending money.

Cats in a dream according to Al-Nabulsi

A cat may indicate a trustworthy guardian, and it may also indicate a thief.
A calm cat may indicate a year of ease.

Cats in a dream depending on the dreamer

For a single woman

It may point to a friend who is not sincere.

For a married woman

It may indicate someone interfering in her life.

For a pregnant woman

Kittens may herald good news.

For a man

A cunning rival he would do well to watch out for.

Cats dreams: common details and their meanings

Kittens: Goodness and good news.
Black cat: Deception or anxiety.
Chasing a cat away: Getting rid of a harmful person.
Feeding cats: A good deed that comes back to the one who does it.

Cats in modern psychology

The cat symbolises independence and intuition, and may reflect a person’s relationship with the mysterious or a need to be cautious.

Frequently asked questions

Are cats in a dream a bad sign?

Not always; kittens and calm cats are a good sign.

What does a black cat mean in a dream?

It usually indicates deception or anxiety.