Symbols: Singing birds — Ibn Sirin states that birds in a dream represent news, a glad tiding, or a blessing. A bird landing on the shoulder — indicates a personal glad tiding intended specifically for the dreamer and not others. The bird flying to the sky afterward — suggests that this glad tiding is of a lofty and exalted origin. Interpretation: Ibn Sirin states that singing birds which cause no harm represent good news and pleasant messages. A bird landing on your shoulder means a glad tiding is destined specifically for you. Imam al-Ghazali teaches that whoever sees a pleasant dream should praise Allah and take it with optimism. Rejoice in good news that is close at hand. And Allah knows best.