Dictionary of Dreams

358 IBN SEERIN'S his records and telling him to read his own book in the dream, it also means that he is on the right path. Walkingon the bridge ofthe Day ofJudgment, carrying one's own records and crying in a dream means that one is praying for God's forgiveness and to ease his reckoning. If one sees the Doomsday in a dream, it means that he will escape from dangerous enemies, or thatperhaps a major trial will befall the dwellers of that place. If one crosses the Bridge of Judgement in a dream, it means that hewill escape a major trial, or perhaps it could represent a major hurdle one may have to cross in this life. If one sees himself carrying his book of records in his right hand in a dream, it means that he will win righteousness, wealth and honor. Ifone seeshimselfcarryinghis bookofrecords in his left hand in a dream, it means that he will fall into sin and the consequent poverty and need ofothers, for wealth and adultery do not mix. If one witnesses the emergence of the Imposter (Antichrist) in a dream, it signifies new trends, innovations and masses straying from the straight path. (Also see Intercession; Reckoning; Rising of the dead; Trumpet ofResurrection) Retaliation: (See Driving force; Requital) Reticent: (See Naked) Retreat: (Sanctuary; Spiritual retreat. arb. I'tikai) The place where one may see himself observing a spiritual retreat in a dream represents what the person is inclined to do. If it is a mosque in the dream, it means blessings or a marriage to a righteous woman. If one's retreat takes place inside his own shop in the dream, it means that his business has become his primal concern. In a dream, a spiritual retreat represents devotion, prayers, hunger,votive fast, depression, humblingoneself, controllingone's passions and desires. Ifone secludes himself in a known location in a dream, it means that such aplace is a source ofcomfort . If one takes refuge in his shop i n a dream, i tmeans clinging t o one's livelihood. (Also see Hermitage; Temple) Retribution: (See Requital) Return of one's soul back to Its Lord: (Death; Give up the ghost; To die) I n a dream, the return of one's soul back to its Lord means remitting a trust to its ' rightful owner, the recovery of a sick person from his illness, the release of a prisoner from jail, or perhaps it could represent the reunion of beloveds. Return: (Return from ajourney) When one returns from a trip in a dream, it means payingone'sdues, dispellingsorrowand sadness, escapingfrom ill consequences, receiving a reward, or repenting from sin. (Also see Debt) Returning a merchandise: (Business) Returning a merchandise to the merchant in a dream represents a highway robber, a thief, obstructing the trade, delaying a traveller, failing to observe the laws, or beingcareless about violatingthe law. Returning from a journey: (See Debt; Return) Reunlflcatlon: (See Reunion) Reunion; (Reunification) To sit with one's beloved, enjoying love, affection and unity in a dreammeans marriage or prosperity. Sitting with one's beloveds and enjoying one's financial accomplishments in the dream means loss of rank and wealth. If a woman sees herself sitting with her beloved in a dream, it means that they will getmarried. Avisit ofone's beloved in a dreammeans valuingand cherishing one's happiness. Reverence: (See Majesty) Reverie: (See Moon) Reversal of sentence: (See Wrecker) Review officer: (Military. See Exhibition) Reviewer: (See Critic) Reward: (See Compensation; Bribe)