Dictionary of Dreams

394 IBN SEERIN'S unmask his animosity toward others. In general, wearing animals skin in a dreammeans receiving an inheritance. If one sees himself having a fat tail like that of a sheep in a dream, it means that his livelihood will depend on the revenues ofhis offspring. Ifhe sees his body grown, it means that he will prosper accordingly. Being fat in a dream means prosperity and knowledge, and being emaciated means poverty and ignorance. (Also see Body!.. Body2; Shell) Skinning an animal: (Peel) In a dream, skinning an animal represents an unj ust ruler, a tyrant, an oppressor, a policeman who takes people's money and disappears, or a policeman who can be bribed. Slander: (Calumniation; Fire; Harsh words; Rebuke) Slapping on the cheek: (Blow; Criticize; Smack) To lightly slap someone in a dream means to reprimand him, or to oblige him to recognize a favor, boasting aboutone'sgenerosity, or constantly reminding the otherperson ofsome shabby assistance. Ifone playfully slaps someone lightly on his cheek in a dream, it also means that the latter owes him something or a favor and the opposite is interpreted accordingly. Slapping someone's face with anger in a dreammeans that thevictimwill triumphover the assailant. To slap someone in a dream also means recognition of his seniority or superiority. Threatening someone in a dream also maybe a recognition of his superiority. (Also seeDigging up thepast; Slapping; Threat) Slapping: (Striking) Slapping someone on his cheek in a dream means cautioning him or warning him about his heedlessness. If a woman gently slaps her own cheeks in a dream, it means glad tidingof a son shewill conceive at an advanced age, or after having losthope in conceivingchildren. However, slappingsomeone's face in a dream also could mean injustice, an illness, or cold. (Also see Slapping on the cheek) Slaughter: (Astray; Injustice; Kill; Murder; RelieO In a dream, slaughter means displeasing one's parents, or it could mean injustice. If one sees himself in a dreamslaughtered, he should prayhard and seek refuge in God Almighty to help him. Ifone sees corpses ofslaughtered people scattered around him in a dream, it means profits and achievement of his goals. Seeing slaughtered people in a dream also may mean that they have gone astray. Ifone sees a man or a butcher slaughtering him in a dream, it means that he will triumph over his assailant. If he is imprisoned, it means that he will be set free. If he is seized by fear, it means that he will reach safety and regain his equanimity and peacefulness. I f he i s a war captured prisoner, i t means that he will be set free. I fhe is a leader, it means that his sovereignty will widen. Slaughtering someone in a dream means being unjust toward him. Slaughtering a pigeon in a dream means gettingmarried. Cutting a piece of flesh from one's backside in a dream means that he engages in sodomy. If one finds himself slaughtered but does not know who killed him in the dream, it means that he is an innovator, or it could mean that he will forge a testimony. Murderingone's own father or mother in a dream means disobeying them or assaulting them andbecomingdamned. To slaughter a woman in a dream means adultery, or eliciting sexual intercourse with her. To slaughter a fowl or the female of any bird or animal in dream means deflowering a young girl. To slaughter a son in a dream means that such a son is ruthless and unjust toward his parents. If one kills himself in a dream, it means that he married a woman who is unlawful to him. (Also see Slaughter house) Slaughterhouse: (Abattoir) A slaughterhouse in a dream represents loss oftives, the return of souls to their Lord, bloodshed, skinning animals, or it could mean fetidness. A slaughterhouse in a dream also means weddings, festivities, celebrations and banquets, or it could represent tyranny, adultery, or a brothel. If a sickperson sees himselfenteringa slaughterhouse in a dream, it means the