Dictionary of Dreams

DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 133 off one's ties with those who love him. Interpreting woman's dyeing of her hair in a dream is the same as that ofa man. To dyeone's gray hair in a dreammeans strength, dignity and valor. Applying henna dye to one's head and not to one's beard in a dream means emulating the traditions of God's Prophet, upon whom be peace. To dye both the head and the beard in a dream means concealingone's poverty, though one will keep asking people to pay him respect or to recognize him in their circles. I fone's hair accepts thedye in thedream, itmeans regaining one's status, though with less emphasis on his pride, or it could mean that he will make contentment his new ornament or trim. If one uses a dye other than what is commonly used, and if it works in the dream, it means that he will be saved from an adverse condition through miraculous events. Ifthe newdye does not work in the dream, it means that his true nature will be exposed and he will have no solutions to protect himself from defamation or public abuse. I fhe tries to dyes his hair with dry henna clay, and ifhis hair still accepts it in the dream, it means that he is an ignorant person, though he will ultimately repent for his sins, amend his actions and improve himself. If a woman sees her hands dyed with gold in a dream, it means that she will give all her wealth to her husband and that she will be satisfied to see him happy, though in reality she too will gain power and status in her family. If a man sees his feet dyed and tattooed in a dream, it means that he will be struck with family problems. A dyed hand in a dream means hardship in making ends meet. If one dips his hand into a laying corpse in a dream, it means that he will witness a conspiracy. If one sees his hands dyed in a dream, it also means that he has reached the end of the rope with his money or business. If one sees his dyed hands wrapped or bandaged in a dream, it means that he will lose a trial or a fight with his rivals, or that he will fail to meet such a challenge again. Dyeing only the finger with henna in a dream represents branches of dates or clusters of grapes. In general, dyeing one's hands with henna or one's hair with regular dye as a makeup in a dream representsjoy for the husband and wife as long as theydo not exceed the norms. Dyeing one's hands and feet in a dreammeans redecoratingone's house. If a poor person sees himself dyeing his hands or hair in a dream, it means that he will cover up the loss ofhis ablutionduring prayers or during his reading of theHoly Qur'an or during other ritual occasions where he is required to have ablution before proceeding. It could also mean that he cares little about attending his prayers. As for women, dyeing means happiness, new clothing, receiving gold, or a wedding celebra tion . If the dye exceeds the required surface of the hands or the feet in the dream, it means being struck with fear and worries caused by one's business or friends. If a man sees himself in a dream dyeing his hair or beard with other than henna, it means that he will suffer from what he fears most. Dyeing or suppressing one's feelings for a sick person means recovering from his ailment. Dyeing one's hair black in a dream means hiding one's bad conditions, spoiling the benefits of one's deeds, or hiding one's evil intentions. This is taken from the practice ofEgypt's Pharaoh who sometimesdyed his hair black, thus trying to hide his appearance and ignorance. Dyer: I n a dream, a leather finisher or a fabric dyer represents a false person, though he also could do good. Adyer in a dream also represents someone ofgood financial standing or one who is in position to help others, or he could be a man ofknowledge, or a person in authority. Seeing a dyer dying a white garment into a green color in a dream means repentance from sins. If he changes the dye of a white garment into black, it means apostasy. If one sees a dyer in his house receiving or taking garments to dye in a dream, he represents an adulterer and means that someone in that house may die in that year. Dyestuff: (See Safflower)