Q&A: Islam’s Stance on Dreamcatcher

Question Pertaining Dreamcatcher

What is Islam's stance on “Dreamcatcher”? I saw some Muslims hang it in their car.  Based on my understanding, “dreamcatcher” is some sort of an amulet from the native Indian’s traditions.

Answer

Alhamdulillah… Infinite praise and thanks are due to the Almighty Allah. Complete blessings and salutations go to the Prophet Muhammad, his household, his companions, and all those who follow his guided path.

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, a dreamcatcher is a “small hoop containing a horsehair mesh decorated with feathers and beads, believed by American Indians to give its owner good dreams.”

This definition is close to how you defined dreamcatcher in your question. And with that, we know that dreamcatcher is a type of amulet, which is made with spiritual motives. And none of these motives include the Name(s) of Allah.

Islamic scholars have differed in opinions pertaining to amulets that purely contain verses from the Qur’an and the Beautiful Names of Allah. While one group opined for its permissibility, the other is of the contrary opinion. That’s with regards to amulets made purely with Qur’an and Names of Allah.

However, when an amulet contains non-Islamic rituals, it then becomes a form of associating partners with Allah in His divinity (shirk), even if it contains verses from the Qur’an or some Names of Allah, besides those non-Islamic rituals or writings.

Also, good dreams come from Allah, while bad dreams are inspired by the devil. It’s worth mentioning that a “good dream” doesn’t necessarily have to look good in the dream, and vice versa for a “bad dream.” Moreover, good luck is something that is destined for the son of Adam. If there's any way to search for an abundance of it, then it is through du'a.

Allah knows best.
Allahu Hafiz 🙂