Dreaming of suffocation means you have taken on a responsibility that exceeds your capabilities. It indicates that you may be feeling pressured for some reason or are compelled to accept a burden that feels heavy for you. Sometimes, it can also be a result of neglecting your own beliefs, where you feel deceived by others. This type of dream serves as a warning for you to be aware of your limitations.
From Imam Muhammad Ibn Seerin's Dictionary of Dreams According to Islamic Inner Traditions â entry "Suffocation" (page 417).
Suffocating in a dream means that one has taken upon himself a responsibility greater than what he can handle, or that he is intimidated into accepting a heavy responsibility, or that he abused a trust or a leadership position.lfhis suffocation is caused by an illness in the dream, then it represents a chastisement for a sin or an injustice he has committed. If his suffering increases to near strangulation and death in the dream, it means that he is required to repay all the benefits he drew from holding such trust. If he dies in his dream as a consequence of his suffocation, it means that he will lose his battle with the owner and become poor. If he comes back to life after dying in the dream, it means that in a while, God Almighty will reinstate him in his position after his trying experience. He also may regain power and bring his
41H opponents to justice. (Also see Strangulation)
Note: Islamic dream interpretation depends on the dreamer's circumstances and state. This is a general guide drawn directly from the source book.
