Dictionary of Dreams

256 IBN SEERIN'S chapped in the dream, it means conducting a secret relationship with two women. Ifit is the upper lip, it means having two friends. Ifhis chapped lips heal in thedream, then itmeans reconciliation between two friends, or winningtheir consent regarding one's opinion or decision. If one's upper lip is cut off in a dream, it means severing relationship with a close friend. Lips in a dream also denote relatives or kinship. Lips in a dream also mean recovering from an illness, or forcingajealous friend to followone'sdirectives, or hearinggood news that will heal one's heart. Lips in a dreamalso represent a door attendant, boys, guards, locks, knowledge, guidance, food, drinks, marriage, happiness, sadness, or keeping secrets. Having no lips in a dream means loosing any of the above, or one's dream could mean a broken door, or loosing one's keys, or perhaps it could mean the death of one's parents, husband or wife. Lips in a dream also represent the livelihood ofsingers or musicians whoplay wind instruments for a living, or the livelihood of a glass blower. I f one's lips look thin and rosy in a dream, they denote clarity of speech, guidance, good food, good drink and happiness. Thick lips with black or blue color in a dream represent laziness, languor, failure to present a verifiableproofor to bring a strongwitness, or they could mean discomfort, or difficulty in earning one's livelihood. I f a sick person sees his lips black or blue in a dream, it could mean his death. Closed lips in a dream represent one's eyelids, a vagina, the anus, the banks ofa river or a welL (Also see Bodyl) listening: In a dream, listening to the Qur'an, or to theteachingsofGod's Prophet, upon whom be peace, or to words ofwisdom, or to an admonition, or a discourse of knowledge in a dream means receiving guidance, and it means turning repentantly to God Almighty. Otherwise, if one sees himself listening to backbiting, slandering, defamation, or eavesdropping in a dream, then it means that some harm will befall him. Listening to good advice and following its best guidance in a dream means receiving good news. Eavesdropping in a dream means thatone intendstodefame theotherperson. Listening, though pretending not to hear what is being said in a dream means that one makes it a habit to lie. The sound of a crowd in a dream means money beside other benefits. The bleating of sheep in a dream means distress and fear. The neighing of horses in a dream means might and honor. The barking of a dog in a dream means vein talk and meddling in people's business. The sound of a lynx in a dream means pampering oneself, or wantonness. The cooing of pigeons in a dream means crying, sorrows or marriage. The chirp ofswallows in a dreammeans beneficial words. The croaking offrogs in a dreammeans beatings. The sound ofbells and the hissing of snakes in a dream means a fight, an argument, a warning, or a war. The braying of donkeys in a dream means cursing in the darkness. The braying of mules in a dream means vein talk, or indulging in suspicious acts. The mooing of a cow in a dream means temptation. The gurgling of camels in a dream means travels and difficulties. The roaring of a lion in a dream means threats.Theyowlingofa tomcat in a dreammeansuproar,backbiting, defamation and insinuation. The yapping of foxes in a dream means a warning to escape, or to move from one field into another. The howling of a wolf in a dream means a robbery. The squeak of a mouse in a dream means profits, reunion, love and peace. The crying of a female gazelle in a dream means longing for one's homeland. The barking of a j ackal in a dream means a mission of good intent, or a forthcoming evil. (Also see Eavesdropping; Sound ofanimals; Speaking) Litter: (arb. Mab..mal. See Car; Palanquin; Stretcher) Little Bear: (See Constellations) little boy: (See Child) Little girl: A little girl in a dream represents prosperity, wealth after poverty, and ease after a passing adversity. Seeing a baby girl ofmilk suckling age is even