Dictionary of Dreams

478 IBN SEERIN'S his covenant to his Lord, or that hemay start a war against his ruler. If a scholar sees himself drinking wine in a dream, it means that his knowledge will grow. If it is grape wine in the dream, it means that he will eat grapes outside of their season, or that he may require a drug preparation as a cure for an ailment, or it could mean earning lawful money, or falling into a shameful act. If he buys wine or presses it in the dream, it means that he will foster religious distortion, an act that will cause him to suffer from a curse. Wine in a dream also represents lies, prattle, divulging secrets, adultery or crimes. Drinking wine in a compe­ tition or for fun in a dream means loss of one's money or child. If the person is a hard-working laborer, it means that he may experience some temporary comfort, or that .he may marry an older woman. Drinking wine in a dream also means suffering from a state of stupor. Seeing a departed person drinking non­ intoxicatingwine withjoy in adreammeans that he is dwelling in paradise. This is only true ifhe was not in the habit ofdrinkingalcohol in this world. However, wine in a dream could be a good sign for one who is intending to get married, because of its water content. (Also see Beer; Grapes; Intoxicants; Juice; Non­ alcoholic wine; Urn; Vineyard) Wing: (See Air; Arml) Wings: (Guild) If one sees himself flying with wings in a dream, it means travel. Wings in a dream also represent one's children. Ifone sees his wings feathered, this could represent his prosperity or authority. If someone sees himself flying with someone else's wings in the dream, it means that he will receive his help and support. In that sense, traditional people say: "So and so flew with so and so's wings." Having wings and not using them to fly with in a dream means acquiringworldly wealth. A broken wing in a dream represents a severe illness one's son may attract. If one experiences the excruciating pain from his wings being pulled off his shoulders in a dream, it may mean the death of his son. A wing that does not allow one to fly in a dream means a wound or a permanent scar in one's life that will slow his progress. It also could represent a punishment for one's sins. (Also see Arml; Transformation) Winking: (Regret; Sign; Spite) Winking in a dreammeans rancor and spite. To see oneselfwinking at someone in a dream means triggering an act one will regret. Winning the presidency: (See Bees) Winning the election: (See Bees; Figure) Wisdom tooth: (See Teeth; Tooth) Wise men: (See Elders) Wish: (See Zamzam) Wisp: (See Strand ofhair) Witch: (Bat. See Hyena) Witchcraft: (See Magic arts; Sorcery; Spit out) Witness: (Eyewitness; Legitimacy; Testify; Truth) An eyewitness in a dream means triumphing over one's enemy, testifying to the truth and refuting falsehood. If one sees himself as a true signing witness to an agreement in a dream, it means that he will triumph over his enemies. If one sees himself witnessing a contract or putting his seal on a testimony in a dream, it means that he will lo a n money to the second party in the contract. If one sees himself bearing a true testimony before someone and against the other in a dream, it means that he will attend the pilgrimage in Mecca. Wltter: (arb. See Five times prayers) Wolf: (Thief; Trifler; Womanizer; Year) In a dream, a wolf represents a fierce enemy, an unrelenting thief, or a liar. If one sees a wolf entering his house in a dream, it means that a thief will burglarize his house and that he will chase and capture him. If one sees himself raising a wolfs cub in a dream, it means