Islamic Interpretation of Dreams (Ibn-i Sirin):

(Jogging; Prancing; Strutting; Tripping) Walking straight in a dream means profits, seeking the path of righteousness and unwavering in one’s religious commitment. Walking through the markets in a dream means carrying a will, or should one qualify for leadership, it means that he may be appointed to fill such a position. Walking barefooted in a dream means dispelling distress and portraying a good religious character.

The meaning of walking in a dream implies an expression of meekness and submissiveness before one’s Lord, and it could mean seeking to earn one’s livelihood. Jogging in a dream means victory over one’s enemy. Walking backward in a dream means reversing one’s decision, cancelling a commitment, or it could represent corruption in one’s religious practices.

Struttingor prancing in a dream represents an ugly state of mind that is coupled with evil actions. Falling down over one’s face during walking in a dream means loss of benefits in this world and in the next.

Tripping while walking in a dream means exposure of one’s ills, and suffering the consequences of wrongdoing.

To cause someone to trip while walking in a dream means ridiculing him, or delivering him a humiliating blow.

To walk earnestly and steadily in a dream represents one’s good intention.

Travelling on foot in a dream means facing danger. Walking while bowing one’s head in a dream means longevity, or it could mean recovering from a long illness. Walking over the clouds in a dream means rain. Walking with a cane in a dream means old age, or an illness which will require the help of a cane. Hopping on one foot in a dream means losing half of one’s wealth. Having several feet in a dream means losing one’s sight.

If the governor sees himself having many feet in a dream, it means that he will be impeached from his office.

If one sees inanimate objects such as a tree, a rock or a mountain walking in a dream, it represents major adversities and plagues.

The movement of inanimate objects in a dream also means being dogmatic about one’s spiritual stand. Walking like animals in a dream means emulating ignorant people, seeking the unattainable, or being a hypocrite, unless if the animal is permissible for food, then such style of walking means offering good deeds.

(Also see Jogging; Prancing; Sound of walking; Strutting; Tripping)