Dictionary of Dreams

DICTIONARY OF DREAMS 319 Paradise: (Green garments) Seeingparadise and not entering it in a dreammeans glad tidings of a blessed deed one will perform. Only an equitable person may see it, not an unjust person. Should he desire to enter it when someone is preventinghim from doing so in the dreammeans that hemust exercisepatience toward being prevented from attending a pilgrimage to Mecca. It also means that he could be prevented from repenting from a sin he is adamant at disqualifying from being a sin, then when suddenly he feels an urge to repent for it, he may be prevented from doing so. If one sees that one of the gates of paradise is closed in the dream. it means that one ofhis parents will pass away. Iftwo of its gates are closed in the dream, it means that he will lose his parents. If all of its doors are locked in the dream, it means that his parents are . displeased with him. I fhe enters paradise fromwhichever gate he pleases in the dream, it means that both ofhis parents are pleased with him. If one is let into paradise in a dream. it represents his death. It is also interpreted to mean that he will repent for his sins at the hands of a spiritual guide or a wise shaikh who will lead him into paradise. Entering paradise in a dream also may mean attaining one's goals, though paradise itself is surrounded with schemes and maneuvers. Seeing paradise in one's dream also means joining the company of revered people ofknowledge and observinggood conduct with people in general. If one sees himself entering paradise smilingly in a dream, it means that he constantly invokes God's remembrance. If one sees himself entering paradise with his sword unsheathed in a dream, it means that he commands good, forbid evil, and that he will receive blessings and praises in this world and in the hereafter. This dream also can be interpreted as earningone'smartyrdom. Ifone sees himselfsittingunder thecentralTUba tree in paradise in a dream, itmeans blessings and prosperity in this world and in the hereafter. If one sees himself sitting in the gardens of paradise in a dream, it means that he will be blessed with sincerity and perfect religious adherence. Eating from the fruits ofparadise in a dream means acquiring knowledge. Drinking from its rivers of honey and milk in a dream means receiving wisdom, inner knowledge and prosperity. Leaning against a tree in paradise in a dream represents the chastity of one's wife. Picking the fruits ofparadise and feeding them to others in a dream means sharing knowledgewithothers or teaching them. Ifone is forbidden from having the fruits ofparadise in a dream, it denotes his failure to properly attend to his religious duties. Drinking water from the fountain of abundance (kawth.ar) in a dream means attaining leadership and conquering one's enemy. Dwelling in a heavenly palace in a dream means marriage to a beautiful woman. Seeing Ridhwan, theguardianangelofparadise in a dreambrings happiness, prosperity and a healthy life. If one sees angels comingbeforehim and paying their regards in a dream, it means that he will sustain a great patience during a worldly trial that will lead him to paradise. If a sick person sees himself entering paradise in a dream, it means that he will recover from his illness, and it could represent earnings, piety, prosperity, dispelling distress and getting an answer to one's prayers. If one sees himself entering paradise carrying money and leading a herd of sheep in a dream, it means that he will enter it through his charity and paying his due alms. Entering paradise together with one's wife means a good family relationship and giving respect to one's wife. Seeing paradise in a dream also represents one's devotion, piety, renunciation, and being ofbenefit to one's companions. The trees of paradise in a dream represent the gnostics, the true servants ofGod Almighty and the callers to God Almighty. If one is thrown out ofparadise in a dream, it means that he needs to understand the storyofAdam. upon whom be peace. Circumambulatingparadise in a dreammeans dispelling fear. overcoming one's difficulties. or getting married. (Also see Key) Paralysis: (Cripple; Impediment; Justice; Wither) If one sees his right hand paralyzed in a dream, it denotes a great sin he has committed that warrants