Hanging and the gallows in Islamic dreams: symbol of punishment or liberation?

Dreaming of being hanged or seeing a gallows can be frightening. Discover the meanings according to Islam how to interpret them.
Dreaming of seeing someone or yourself being hanged can have several meanings, often negative:

A swing to illustrate the Islamic meaning of the dream of death by hanging



  • Malice: The dreamer can take pleasure in the misfortune of others.
  • Glory: The dreamer may be ambitious and seek recognition, even if it means harming others.
  • Promotion: The dreamer may get a promotion at work, but it could come at the expense of his colleagues.

Interpretation depending on the dreamer's state


  • Stable state: If the dreamer's situation does not deteriorate after the dream, it may mean that he will be the victim of slander or backbiting.
  • Retribution for a crime: If the dreamer is punished for a crime in the dream, it may mean that he will have to take responsibility for his actions in reality.
  • Moral debt: If the dreamer is innocent in the dream, it may mean that he is paying a moral debt.

Example of dream interpretation of hanging or gallows


  • A man dreams of seeing his colleague hanged. In reality, he is competing with this colleague for a promotion. The dream may mean that the man is willing to harm his colleague to get the promotion.
  • To dream of being hanged by someone else may symbolize feelings of powerlessness or domination in your waking life. It can also represent a fear of abandonment or betrayal.
  • Dreaming of hanging yourself can signify a desire for change or transformation in your life. It also indicates that one wants to get rid of a burden or responsibility.
  • To dream of escaping from hanging points to your ability to overcome obstacles and challenges in your life or your victory over your enemies or detractors.
  • Dreaming of seeing a public hanging implies feelings of shame or guilt. Or that you are afraid of being judged or rejected by society.
  • To dream of being hung from a hook represents a feeling of being trapped or trapped in a situation or that one is afraid of the future or the unknown.

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