Dictionary of Dreams

16 IBN SEERIN'S of Muharram means that the dream is most true as it is seen. Thus, having a dream during the month ofMuharram could be even called a vision and it never fails. Such a dreammeans success, relieffrom difficulties, release from a prison, or recovering from an illness. Ifthe person had retreated from his town, he will return to it. This interpretation is based on the story of God's prophet Jonah, uponwhombe peace, after he emerged from the belly of the whale. Perhaps the person in the dreammay face a great spiritual challenge in his life, or it could mean the death of a great man ofknowledge or the emergence of such a gnostic or wise man in that city. Iftheperson seeingthe dream is a sinner, it means that he will repent ofhis sins, forGodAlmighty has accepted therepentanceofAdam, upon whom be peace, during that month. If the person in the dream is one who hopes for a station ofhonor, he will attain it, because God Almighty has raised the prophet Enoch (Idris) upon whom be peace, to a high station during that month. Ifa traveller sees a dreamduringthatmonth, it means thathe will safely return home from a longjourney, because it is the month in which the prophet Noah upon whom be peace, was saved with his people, and it is the month in which the arc settle on top ofMount Judiyyi. If the seer desires a son, then he will beget a righteous son, because it is the month in which God's prophets Abraham and Jesus, upon both ofthem be peace, were born. Ifthe person seeing the dream is suffering fromtight financial circumstances and ifhe desired away out, it means that he will see the light or escape from the danger of his enemy, because this is the month in which God's prophet Abraham was saved from the fire ofNimrod, or perhaps, ifhe had followed a path ofinnovation and falsehood, he will turn back to God Almighty and repent of his sin, because it is also the month in which God Almighty forgave theprophet David, upon whom be peace. Iftheperson in thedream is impeached from his leadership position or stripped from his status, he will return to his office and regain honor, because it is also themonth inwhichGodAlmighty returned the prophet Solomon tohis kingdom. If one is bedridden, it means that he will recover from his illness, because it is the month in which the prophet Job (uwbp) recovered from his illness, or perhaps it could mean that one will be sent as an emissary with a mission, or as an ambassador, because it is during this month that God Almighty spoke to His prophet Moses upon whombe peace. As for the second lunar month, known in Arabic as S.afar, having a dream during it could be interpreted as follows: If one is pessimistic about what he saw, then it could mean the opposite. If he is sick, it means recoveringfrom his illness. Ifone is needy, it means thathis needs will be satisfied. If one is sufferingfrom stress and worries, it means that they can cause him no harm. If one sees his dream during the third lunar month, known inArabic as Rabi-'ul Awwal, and ifhe is a merchant, it means that his businesswillgrow, prosper andthathismoneywill be blessedorperhaps hemay conceive a child during that month. If he is under stress and worries, they will be dispelled. If he is persecuted or treated unjustly, he will end in a triumph, or it could mean that he will hear good news, or he may be appointed as a governor, or he may admonish people to do good and discard evil, for it is the month in which God's Prophet Muhammad, upon whom be peace, was born to this world. If one's dream takes place during the fourth lunar month, known in Arabic as Rabi'uThiini, and if it suggests glad tidings, then one may have to wait and exercisepatience, but int suggests evil, then such happeningwill come fast. During this month, seeing a dream also means victory over one's enemy, or it could mean conceiving a blessed son who will grow to become a gnostic, or a hero, for it is during this month that the Imam 'Ali, may God bless his countenance and be forever pleased with him was born. As for the fifth lunar month, known inArabic as Jamiidul Awwal, seeinga dreamduring this month means that one should slowdownor scrutinize his buyingand selling, or it could mean that he may lose his daughter or wife, for it is in this month that the