“I dreamed I was crossing a wide river, the water was clear and calm, and on the other side I saw a white city glowing in the distance…”
The river in your dream carries profound significance in Islamic dream interpretation. According to Ibn Sirin, crossing a river with calm and clear water is among the most auspicious signs — it represents the successful navigation of a major life transition, a passage from one state to another that has been ordained. The clarity of the water reinforces this: what lies ahead is pure in its nature, free from hidden difficulties or deception.
The white city seen on the other side is particularly striking. Al-Nabulsi writes that seeing a luminous or radiant city in the distance, especially one that draws the dreamer forward, symbolises a destination of honour — whether spiritual elevation, material prosperity, or a reunion with something longed for.
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