Dreaming of running away signifies your desire to escape from some problem or pressure in your life. It may reflect your attempt to break free from uncomfortable situations. Sometimes, running away symbolizes the anticipation of new opportunities or promotions. If you find yourself fleeing in a dream, it indicates that you are seeking safety and security, and you feel the need to make some changes in your life.
From Imam Muhammad Ibn Seerin's Dictionary of Dreams According to Islamic Inner Traditions â entry "Running away" (page 368).
Running away from something in a dream means turning to God Almighty and seeking refuge in Him for safety and protection. Running away in a dream also could mean receiving an appointment, or it could mean repentance from a sin, or it could mean one's death. If one sees himself running away to escape from an enemy he fears in a dream, it means that he will be safe. Ifa man ofknowledge or a scholar sees himself running away from an enemy in fear in a dream, it means that he will be asked to sit as ajudge, or to govern. If one sees himself running away but has no fear in the dream, it means his death. (Also see Escape {rom danger; Take a (light)
Note: Islamic dream interpretation depends on the dreamer's circumstances and state. This is a general guide drawn directly from the source book.
