Dreams are a wonderful and interesting aspect of human life. During sleep, a person often sees various places, situations or scenes in dreams that are related to his daily life or sometimes, to his mental thoughts and feelings. A dream about falling from a height is also very common in these dreams, and most people experience such a dream at least once in their lifetime.
Falling from a height in a dream can be a surprising and terrifying experience. People who see this dream may suddenly wake up from sleep. This dream sometimes points to a deeper cause, and sometimes is simply a normal result of physical and mental processes during sleep.
According to the Islamic perspective, dreams and their interpretations are an important part. In this article, we will look in detail at the dream of falling from a height in sleep and its interpretation according to Islamic traditions, psychological and scientific perspectives.
Types of Dreams: An Islamic Perspective
Three types of dreams are described in Islamic teachings:
- Merciful Dream: These are the dreams that come from Allah Almighty and they contain a message of goodness for man. These dreams are comforting and provide guidance.
- Demonic dreams: These dreams come from Satan whose purpose is to frighten and mislead man. Such dreams are usually frightening or disturbing, such as a dream of falling from a height.
- Psychic dreams: Psychological dreams are the result of a person’s own state of mind and daily thoughts. These dreams reflect a person’s daily activities, desires or pressures.
Dream about falling from a height
The experience of falling from a height in a dream is usually very frightening. When a person dreams of falling from a height in his sleep, he usually wakes up suddenly with a panic attack, heart rate increases and he feels as if he is actually falling.
How are these dreams born?
A dream of falling from a height is usually seen in the early stages of sleep. During sleep certain changes occur naturally in the body such as relaxation of muscles and relaxation of the body. Sometimes when the body is completely at rest, the mind misperceives the situation and the feeling of falling is created. With this feeling, a person feels himself falling from a height in a dream.
Islamic interpretations
Interpretation of dreams has been given importance in Islam and scholars have given different interpretations of different dreams. Falling from a height in a dream is generally considered a disturbing dream. Famous commentators like Allama Ibn Sirin, may Allah have mercy on him, have explained the interpretations of dreams in detail. The interpretations of falling from a height in a dream can be seen in different contexts:
- Fear of failure or defeat in life
Falling from a height in a dream can be a sign that the dreamer is facing a major failure or fear of defeat in his life. This dream can be a symbol of stress or fear in his life.
- Mental or physical weakness
A dream of falling from a height sometimes indicates that a person is weakening spiritually or physically and needs to pay attention to his health or faith.
- Lack of confidence
This dream can also be a sign that a person is facing a lack of self-confidence in his life. He is feeling failed or weak and needs to rebuild his confidence.
- The need to turn to Allah
According to Islamic teachings, when a person falls from a height in a dream, it may be a sign that he is not turning to his Lord and needs to improve his spiritual condition.
A psychological perspective
Psychologists consider dreams to be a reflection of the human mind. A dream of falling from a height is usually a sign of an inner fear or stress. According to psychological research, such dreams are more common in people who are experiencing a lot of stress or insecurity in their lives.
- Depression
Psychological research shows that when a person is stressed or anxious, their brain manifests these emotions in the form of dreams. A dream of falling from a height can be a clear sign that the dreamer is facing a major change or difficulty in his life.
- Feeling of losing control
A dream of falling from a height can psychologically be a sign that a person is feeling a loss of control over his life. He is facing a big problem in his life and he feels that he is not able to solve this problem.
- Major life changes
Occasionally, aloft
A dream of falling can be a sign that a person is facing a major change or challenge in their life. This dream may reflect that he is afraid of this change and should be ready to face this new challenge in his life.
Scientific approach
Scientific research has also been done on the nature of dreams and their causes during sleep. Scientifically, dreams of falling from a height may be the result of a “hypnic jerk,” which occurs during the early stages of sleep.
What is Hypingic Jataka?
This is a physiological response that occurs during sleep when the body is entering a state of relaxation. The mind sometimes misunderstands this state of relaxation and a jolt occurs in the body, due to which the person feels himself falling from a height in the dream. This is a natural process and most people experience it once or twice in their lifetime.
Sleep states and dreams
The state of the body and mind changes in different stages of sleep. When the body enters REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the brain begins to dream. Dreams of falling from a height are usually seen in the early stages of sleep when the mind and body are not completely at rest.
After-effects of a dream of falling from a height
After dreaming of falling from a height, a person usually wakes up immediately and the heart rate increases. The experience is often frightening and the dreamer may be fearful or confused.
- Mental distress
After such a dream, a person may experience mental anxiety or restlessness for some time. He may feel confused or scared.
- Spiritual effects
According to Islamic teachings, after a dream of falling from a height, a person should seek refuge in Allah and pray for spiritual peace. Reading the morning and evening azkar and reciting the Holy Quran can reduce the effects of such dreams.
- Psychological effects
Psychologically, one should consider one’s emotions and state of mind after having such dreams. If the dreams are recurring, it may be a sign that a person needs to consult a psychologist to find a solution to the problems in his life.
