Dictionary of Dreams

8 IBN SEERIN'S Alley: (Corridor; Hallway; Lane; Long narrow lane) Entering a lane in a dream means fallingunder suspicion and particularly if it has curves. A lane in a dream also means breakingone's oath or mixing and confusing values, or it could mean a road, a method ofoperating a business, or the techniques used by a craftsman in his trade. (Also see Lane; Road) Alliance: (See Allies; Partnership) Allies: In a dream, allies are good news for someone who seeks to find partners. As for a sick person, they mean death. Alligator: An alligator in a dream represents a knowledgeable person who guides people from darkness unto light. (Also see Crocodile) Allowance: (See Raise) Allurement: (See Trespassing) Almighty God: (See Allah) Almond : (Cure;Bitteralmond; Sweet almond; Truth) In a dream, almond represent a cure for an illness, impeachment of a governor or loss ofone's job. In a dream, almond also represent a deceased person in his shroud or in his grave. Yet, seeing fresh green almond in season in a dream means profits and blessings. Sweet almond in a dream represent lawful moneyor earnings, dependingon the quantity one sees in his dream. Eating sweet almond in a dreammeans profits, though to be earned with a fight. Plucking almond from a tree in a dream means earningmoneyfrom a niggardlyperson with a fight. An almond tree in a dream also representsone who is stingywith people, though generous with his wife and children. Eating sweet almond in a dream also means tasting the sweetness of one's faith. Bitter almond in a dream means truth. Eating almond in a dream means money and a good health. An almond tree also represents a stranger. Seeing oneself showered with almond shells in a dream means receiving a new garment. Dry almond in a dream means sorrow, rage and clamor. Eating a leaf from an almond tree in a dream means receiving money from someone in authority and enjoying the gift. Alms tax: (Tithe) Paying the dues alms tax in a dream means increase in one's income or prosperity. Ifa rich man sees himselfpayingthe due tithe on his liquid assets in a dream, it means increase in his wealth, a spiritual growth and receiving the blessing of performing one's obligatory prayers on time. Payment ofone's due tithe also representsprotection from one's enemies. Paying alms tax in a dream also means performing supererogatory prayers during the night, repayment of debts, absolution, or it could mean paying a fine. Alms tax in a dream also means the death of a dear person in the family, or it could mean losing a limb due to an illness or an accident, giving a charity for the benefit of a departed soul, or payment of one's debts. Thus, paying alms tax in a dream may mean increase in one's wealth, recovering from illness or payment of one's debts, all ofwhich earn levels ofexaltation and blessings. To pay charity on one's property of silver in a dream means begetting a son, or it could mean getting married. If it is a poor person, then paying alms tax in a dream represents God's acceptance of one's deeds. If he is a sinner, it means that he will repent of sin and earn lawful money, and ifhe is a disbeliever, it means that he will become a believer. (Also see Charity; Endowment; Tithe collector) Aloe perfume: Seeing or manufacturing aloe perfume in a dreammeans religious innovation, dirty money, evil reputation, placing things in the wrong place, or it could mean doing good deeds for profit. (Also see Civet; 'Ud) Aloe: (bot. Cactus) Eating from an aloe plant or smelling it in a dream means sorrows, sadness, separation between husband and wife or enduring an un­ happy life. Alopecia: (See Boldness)