To filter something in a dream is symbolic of worrying about minor details rather than what is important, Matt. 23:24
Islamic Dream Interpretation
by Ibn Seerin
Exerting efforts to one’s utmost, or to the point of straining oneself in a dream means the death of a sick person, or it could represent laboring hard to sustain one’s dependents.
About These Interpretations
This page presents 2 different perspectives on this dream symbol from various expert sources. Each interpretation considers context, emotion, and personal meaning rather than providing fixed definitions.