Water in dreams refers to knowledge, religion, and a life rich in goodness. It expresses life with all its renewal and growth. Water may also sometimes refer to new beginnings, such as sperm and the process of childbirth.
Water may symbolize money and livelihood in a dream, whether it is from good sources or from illegitimate money if the water is polluted or spoiled.
Carrying water in a single person’s dream may mean the arrival of marriage, while for a poor person it may reflect the achievement of wealth and abundance of money. Washing with cold water in a dream may herald the person’s liberation from his debts, his recovery from an illness, or his remorse and repentance. It may also indicate deliverance from prison and confirmation of a sense of security.
As for drinking Zamzam water in a dream, it is good news for the sick person of a speedy recovery, God willing, and for the traveler of a safe return to his homeland and family.
Drinking water from a river in a dream indicates earning money from a person with a good reputation, such as the purity and clarity of the river from which the dreamer drinks.
Seeing yourself drinking water from the sea or drawing from it indicates obtaining abundant resources from an influential and powerful person, and the more the dreamer draws, the more work or money he will earn.
Drinking cold water in a dream
Ibn Sirin mentions that if a person sees himself drinking pure, fresh water in a dream and does not reach the end of it, this indicates his recovery from illness if he is suffering from it.
If a person sees in his dream that he is drinking from a well or a waterwheel and he has undesirable behaviors, this is an indication that he will repent and change his behavior. If this person is a merchant, the vision may be an indication of the coming of livelihood.
Consuming delicious water in dreams expresses guidance, knowledge, and good taste, while drinking cold water at the beginning of the day indicates earning lawful money.
Drawing water from a well in a dream may symbolize using tricks and devious methods to obtain money. If a person is seen giving others water in a dream without compensation, then this is considered a good deed.
Dream of drinking water in a glass cup
When a person dreams that he is drinking water from a glass cup, this expresses his ability to overcome the difficulties that stand in his way. If another person appears in the dream offering him the cup, this indicates that this person is seeking to support the dreamer and provide him with comfort.
If someone refuses to offer water to the dreamer, this means that there is someone who intends to harm the dreamer and cause trouble for him. However, if the dreamer is the one offering water to someone who is suffering from thirst, this indicates the dreamer’s desire to help others and provide them with good.
If a person sees in his dream a cup of water that he wants to drink but is unable to do so, this indicates the presence of negative behaviors in his real life that may be related to committing sins, and it is better for him to work on improving his actions.
If a person sees himself drinking water from a dirty glass cup, the dream reflects the possibility of facing difficulties in the near future, and it is recommended that he be careful to avoid those difficulties.
If the cup falls from the dreamer’s hand while trying to drink, this suggests that he may have neglected to perform acts of worship and draw closer to God, and he needs to strengthen his spiritual connection to overcome his worries.
If a person the dreamer loves gives him water in a glass cup, this expresses the extent of love and the desire to see the dreamer in the best possible condition.