Dictionary of Dreams

224 IBN SEERIN'S people in authority are unjust in a dream, it denotes a time of wars and destruction. Ifinjustice is practicedbypeople ofknowledge, or religious scholars in a dream then it denotes God's forgiveness for one's sins. Seeing an unjust person in a dream means poverty. Ifone sees himselfconfessing to being unjust in a dream, it means that he will repent for his sin. If one sees an oppressed person invoking a curse upon him in a dream, it means that he should await a painful punishment from God Almighty. The oppressed in a dream will always triumph over the oppressor. If one sees his oppressor cursing him in a dream, it means glad tidings, for the oppressor is always a loser. (Also see Darkness) Ink: (Knowledge) In a dream, ink signifies honor, dignity and the rising of one's star. Ifone's shirt or garment are stained with ink in a dream, it means disgrace, though one will eventually overcome his adversities and regain his former status. Seeing a spotted garment with ink in a dream could mean leprosy, or perhaps that ink will soil one's shirt as seen in one's dream. Ink in a dream also signifies power and dominion. Writingwith ink in a dreammeans strength and authority. Using ink or seeing someone using it in a dream means honor, rank, assisting others, and it may represent a learned person, or a religious scholar. Inkwell: In a dream, an inkwell represents honor, governing power, exaltation, wife, or money. An inkwell in a dream also represents marriage, business, or a servant. Ifone is presented with an inkwell in a dream, it represents a fight with a relatives or with a woman. If a respected witness is present when the inkwell is handed to the person seeing the dream, then it means a marriage to a relative. Licking an inkwell in a dreammeans engaging in sodomy or homosexuality. An inkwell in a dream also could mean that one may seduce his servant for an unlawful sexual intercourse and that she will no longer serve that house. To buy an inkwell in a dream means that one's marriage will see no happiness since one's writingpen comes out ofit with ink only.An inkwell in a dream also means ulcer. The pen represents iron (See Iron), and the ink means time. If one sees a section ofhis body transformed into an inkwell, whereby he can draw ink from it and write in a notebook in the dream, it means that he will receive an inheritance. An inkwell in a dream also means medicine. If one is sick, then seeing an inkwell in a dream also means finding the right medicine and, God willing, one will be cured from his illness. (Also see Pederasty; Sodomy) Inn: (Hostel; Pub. See Hotel; Travels) Inner struggle: (arb. Jihiid; Inner struggle; Outer struggle; Struggle) In a dream, one's inner struggle means hastening to serve the needs ofhis family, an act for which the person receives blessings, praises and gratitude. Inner struggle or Jihiid in a dream means prosperity, paying one's debts, challenging arrogant people or oppressors, and walking on the straight path. Inner: (Hidden) Innovation: (Investigation) If one sees himself being investigated in a court of justice by people he does not know in a dream, it means that he has strayed into innovation, though he remains accountable for his actions. Inqulsltlonal court: In a dream, the inquisitional court represents the heart of all problems, or the nerve center of worldly adversities. (Also see Hearing board) Insane asylum: (See Mental hospital) Insanity: (Craziness; Excitement; Madman; Mental derangement) In a dream, insanity or any ofthe above conditions represent prosperity, merit and prestige. Insanity in a dream also indicates desiring the world, festivities, or social fun for one who seeks such connections. If one acts irrationally as a consequence of something that affected his life in a dream, it denotes profits he earns from usury. Seeing oneself extremely happy and excited in a dream means entering paradise. In general, insanity represents profits equal to the degree of one's