What Does Dreaming of a Sultan Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
According to Ibn Sirin and al-Nabulsi, seeing a sultan in a dream can generally indicate a high position, a blessing arriving through the gate of the state, honor and dignity; drawing close to the sultan or speaking with him may signify the dreamer's esteem rising and their wish being granted. According to tradition, seeing a just sultan means goodness, blessing, and safety, while a wrathful or tyrannical sultan can be a sign of a hardship to befall the dreamer or an authority to be feared.
Psychological View
According to modern psychology, the sultan figure may relate to authority, control, and the father image in the dreamer's inner world; it can reflect the desire to take the reins of one's own life, or a need for power and approval. This symbol may also point to the person's relationship with an authority in the outer world (a boss, a father, the state) and the sense of being valued — or crushed — within that relationship.
By Context
For Singles
For a single person, seeing a sultan can indicate a respected and auspicious match, a bond to be formed with someone of high standing, or a new door opening in their life.
For Married People
For a married person, seeing a sultan can indicate growing esteem within the family, relief concerning the household's livelihood, or an auspicious decision to be made in a matter involving one's spouse.
Speaking with the Sultan / Being Received in His Presence
Speaking with the sultan or being admitted to his presence may, according to tradition, signify a wish being granted, support arriving from a high station, and rising esteem.
According to Ibn Sirin, the Distinction Between a Just and a Wrathful Sultan
According to Ibn Sirin, seeing a just, smiling sultan can indicate safety, blessing, and glad tidings; seeing an angry, tyrannical sultan, or one wrathful toward the dreamer, can point to a fear, a tension with authority, or a passing hardship.