Dictionary of Dreams

126 IBN SEERIN'S him in the dream, it means that he will climb to a powerfu l position. To see oneself as the king's doorman in a dream means debts, but ifone finds himself working as the prince's doorman or door attendant, it means occupying a seat of authority. (Also see Keeper ofthe gate) Doorplate: (See Doorstep; Threshold) Doorstep: (Door lintel; Doorplate; Threshold) In a dream, the doorstep of one's house represents one's power, or it could mean marriage. If one sees himself removing the doorstep of his house in a dream, it means losing his power. If he removes the door lintels of his house in a dream, it means divorcing his wife. If the door lintels are taken away and one could no longer see them in the dream, it means his death. Ifhe can still see them in the dream, then itmeans a sickness from which he will recover. The door lintel in a dream also represents a woman or the house bottler. Ifa governor sees the doorsteps of his house being removed in a dream, it means that he will be impeached. Whatever happens to the doorsteps in a dream should be interpreted as relating to one's wife or a woman. (Also see Threshold) Double-cross: (See Betrayal) Doubt: Doubting the truth or having doubt about God's revelations in a dream means hypocrisy, havingdouble standards, duplicity, or entrapment ofa chaste woman. (Also see Fog; Uncertainty) Dough: (Money) In a dream, dough means debts, money or earnings. Dough in a dream also signifies ease, comfort or awaiting the release of a prisoner, or it could mean awaiting the birth of a new child. Seeing dough in one's house in a dream also means money and business. If the dough becomes sour in the dream, it means business losses. If one sees himself kneading a piece of dough in a dream, it means that he could expect a visitor to arrive suddenly, or it could mean the arrival of an awaited traveller. Kneading in a tight place in a dream means sodomy. Kneading in a spacious surroundings in a dream means getting married. Dough that does not rise in the dreammeans corruption and financial difficulties. Kneading a piece ofdough from barley flour in a dream denotes an effeminate person, or it could mean rising to leadership and winning a race against one's opponents. Seeing someone kneading dough in a dream represents a leader who cares for his subjects, a popular leader, or someone who is sincere in helping others with his words and actions. (Also see Bread) Doughnut: (Sweets) Eating doughnut in a dream means money earned from fun or music and it could represent an escape from a dangerous accident, or a would be fatal accident. Doughnut in a dream also could denote either sorrow and regret, or joy and happiness. Seeing a doughnut baker in a dream is a sign of escaping from danger or it could be a sign of an approaching danger. Dove: (See Pigeon; Ringdove; Turtledove) Dower: (Bridal dower) If one gives a dower for an undefined purpose in his dream, it means that he will fulfill his obligatory duties or comply with a religious injunction. Down: (Fuzz; Hirsute) Down in a dream means prosperity, profits, clothing, inheritance or a confiscated property. In a dream, down also represents lawful earnings. Downgrade: (See Placing things) Doze: (Sleep) To doze or fall forward on one's face in a sleep in a dreammeans going astray. Draft: (See Conscription) Dragging: Seeing oneself in a dream dragging something heavy one cannot carry means proper controlling of one's surroundings through diplomacy, kindness, or strength and determination. If one sees himself being dragged, the conse-