Dictionary of Dreams

154 IBN SEERIN'S in this world to become a pious person, or it could also mean fulfilling a promise. Fasting the dayof 'A/ihura in a dream means doing good deeds, but it could also mean witnessing adversities and escaping from its dangers, or it could mean living to witness the next religious festival. or if one's wife is pregnant, it could mean that she will beget a b lessed son who will grow to be a righteous man. Fasting during the lunar month ofRajab in a dream means working for people in authority, or it could mean that one may be commissioned to work overseas, or it could mean going on a short trip. Fasting an extra day in doubt about one's proper religious performance in a dream means committing a sin or lack of vigilance and certitude about one's devotion. Fasting days of the month of Ramadan one has missed for a permissible reason in a dream means release of a prisoner or repentance of a sinner. Fasting a votive fast or a vowed fast for the purpose of an attainment in a dream means attaining one's goal, joy and happiness. Observing a votive perpetual or an ongoing fast in a dream means undertaking a heavy responsibility or following innovation, or it could mean becoming a loner or abstaining from talking to others. or that one would only talk if the subject is beneficial to others, for fasting in a dream also means silence. Observinga votiveperpetual fast in a dream also represents a pious and a religious person. If theperson is a sinner, suchvotive fast in a dream also may mean that he will get nothing out of what he wants. Paying the due charity (S,adaqat-ul Fil.r) after completing one's fast in a dream means recovering from an illness. If one observes a fast for show in his dream, it means that he will receive what he desires. (Also see Af1h.iird; Feast ofBreaking the Fast) Fat person: (Heavy weight) If one sees himselfunusually fat in a dream, it means increase in his wealth and richness. Ifhe iswearing a yellowgown in the dream, then his dreamrepresents a lightsicknessthat will not last. Beingfat in a dream represents respect, honor, strong religious convictions, being a special person, or it could mean fame. (Also see Skin) Fat: (Grease; Lubrication; Money; Prosperity; Tallow) If one sees himself having a fat tail like that ofa sheep in a dream, it means that his livelihood will depend on the revenues of his offspring. If one eats the fat of a permissible animal (sheep, cattle, etcetera) in a dream, it means profits or owning a sizeable business. If one eats the fat of a non-permissible animal (beats, vultures, etcetera) in a dream, it means earning unlawful money, committing adultery, rejecting one's religion or fostering forbidden acts. Using fat as medicine in a dream means recovering from an illness. Fat in a dream also means joy, happiness or festivities. In general, fat in a dream also could be interpreted to mean clean money, or net profits from which noth ing is wasted. Fate: (See Calamity) Father In-law: Havinga father in-law in a dream and particularly for someone who does not have in-laws means strength, peace and tranquility. Father: (Eyebrow) Seeingone's father in a dream means attainingone's goal. One's dreams are most beneficial when he sees his parents, grand parents or a relative. Seeing one's father in a dream when in wakefulness one needs help means that help will come his way from sources he does not anticipate. If in real life he is awaiting someone'sreturn from ajourney, it means that such a person will soon arrive. If one is sick, it means that he will recover from his illness. If he sees that his father is given a dwelling with high fences, it means that he will continue his father's work and manage what he has left for him in this world. (Also see Governor) Fault finding: Finding fault with praiseworthy people in a dream means commit­ ting abominable actions or to desist or turn away from one's religion. Favor: (Also see Rocks)