Definition
The unique communication mode of dreams. Expresses through metaphor, symbol, emotion, and imagery rather than logical sequence. Learning this language is fundamental to dream interpretation.
Related Terms
Symbol
When an object, figure, or event represents a deeper, abstract concept beyond its literal meaning. In dreams, everything is a potential symbol; meaning varies by personal and cultural context.
Archetype
Universal symbols and images shared in humanity's collective unconscious, as defined by Carl Jung. Archetypal figures such as the Mother, Hero, and Shadow frequently appear in dreams carrying deep psychological significance.
Ta'bir (Dream Interpretation)
The art of dream interpretation in Islamic tradition. Means 'transferring from one state to another.' Symbolic dream images are translated from their apparent meanings to their hidden meanings.