Dictionary of Dreams

DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 167 means that one will intercede on behalf of a sinner. If one sees himself performingthe Friday congregational prayers (arb. Jumu'a) in a dream, itmeans that relief is coming his way, or it could mean a reunion with a beloved, or satisfying a need one is asking for it to be fulfilled. If one sees himself praying the Friday prayers alone in the dream, it means that such help is exclusive to him. If one loses something and sees himself in a dream celebrating one of the two I sUimic festivals, it means that he will find his lost object. I fone sees himself performing the festival prayers (arb. 'Eid) of the end of the month of Ramadiin in the dream, it means perosperity, and if it is the festival of sacrifice in the dream, it means repayment ofhis debts, dispellingstress, advancement in one's life orjob or release from prison. Performingeither the solar or the lunar eclipse prayers (arb. Kusiif orKhusiif) in a dream means that a calamity will befall the leaders of the country or its renowned people, or it could mean the death of a great person of knowledge, whereby everyone will attend his funeral. As for the special prayer for rain (arb. Istisqii), performing it in a dreammay represent an accident, or it could mean political unrest. If the people offer this prayer from its inception to its completion in the dream, it means that their adversity will be lifted. Praying any supererogatoryprayers (arb. Naf!) in a dream represents piety and devotion to the leading example (arb. Sunnah) practiced by God's Messenger, upon whom be peace. If a woman sees herselfleadingmen in prayers in the dream, it means that she will shortly die. Performing supplementary prayers (arb. Sunnah) following the leading example of God's messenger, upon whom be peace, in a dreammeans servingone's community wit sincerity, purity and good qualities. If one sees himselfperforming extra supererogatoryprayers in a dream, it means that he cares about the success of his life in the hereafter, and that he shall enjoy the fruit of his devotion both in this world and in the hereafter. Performing one's obligatory prayers (arb. Fardhl in a dream means providingthenecessarycare forone's family,whileperforming thesupplementary prayers (arb. Sunnah) means working to provide extra comforts for one's family. The same interpretation is provided for performing the congregational night prayers of the month of Ramadiin known in Arabic as Tariiwlh. Seeing that in a dream means taking care of the family needs and bringing comfort to their hearts. During a congregational prayer, if the rows are straight in the dream, it means that such people are in a constant state of celebrating God's praises. Supererogatory prayers in a dream also mean striving for unity with one's community, love for one's brethren and constantly trying to serve and please them with deeds, money, moral and financial support. If the person seeing the dream is unmarried, itmeans that he will get married. Ifhe is married, it means that he will beget two children. If a poor person sees himself performing voluntary prayers in a dream, it means that he will earn enough to satisfy his needs. If one performs the middle of the night prayers known in Arabic as Tahajjud in a dream, it means that he will rise in station. Performing special prayers for the fulfillment ofcertain wishes in a dreammeans attendingofficial ceremonies, or being punctual at one's appointments. To perform one's prayers after the due time (arb. Qadii') in a dream means paying one's debts, repentance from sins or fulfilling one's vows. Performing one's prayers sitting in a dream means an illness, failures, contentment, or a warning about an affiiction that will befall one's father, teacher, or a beloved. Performing a special prayer for forgiveness (arb. Istighflir) in a dream means forgiveness for one's sins and acceptance ofhis repentance. Ifthis prayer is performed in congregation in one's dream, it means rain, prosperity, begetting children for a barren person, a good harvest, or the purchase of a new property. Performing the special prayers of celebrating God's praises, known in Arabic as Tasabi'h in a dream means a receiving a gift, an endowment of divine grace, blessings and prosperity. Performing a special prayer of soliciting guidance for a specific need or cir-