Dictionary of Dreams

94 IBN SEERIN'S knowledge. To see the wise men of a land, means increase in one's wisdom. To see the preachers of a town in a dream means spiritual growth and increase in one's happiness. To see the righteous dwellers of a land and God's trustees therein in adreammeans increase in one's devotion. Ifone sees past companions alive in a dream, it means prosperity, justice and economic growth for the inhabitants, coming from a God-fearing leadership. I f one sees himself resur­ rectingone ofthe companions, their followers or successors in a dream, it means that he will revive his practices and traditions. If one sees himselfturned into one ofthe known righteous companion or followers ofGod's Prophet, upon whom be peace in a dream, it means trials in one's life to equal the exalted station of such blessed beings, though the end is praiseworthy. (Also seeRighteouspeople; Scholars) Comparison: (See Conscription) Compassed: (See Finished business) Compasslng the streets: A man compassing the streets in a dream represents a guide or an adviser who admonishes people, strives for conciliation and peace and who endeavors what is good and eschew evil. Compassion: (See Mercy) Compensate: (See Commutative contract; Coughing) Compensation: I fone finds a lost object in his dream, or ifhe does something that earns him a reward in a dream, this will represent his loyalty, fulfilIment ofhis promises, protecting his friendships and striving for lawful earnings. (Also see Finding something) Competition: (See Duel; Racing) Compilation: (See Reference book) Compiling: (Librarian; Pastry cheO Complimenting oneself: Complimenting oneself in a dream means committing a sin. I fan unknown youngperson compliments him in a dream, it means that his enemywill yield to him. If a known young person, or ifan old man compliments him in a dream, it means attaining success at their hand. Complications: (See Solution; Solving a complicated problem) Compliments: (See Felicitations) Compromise: (See Conciliation; Reconciliation) Con artist: (Deceiver; Shark) If a con artist sees himself as a king or as a leader in a dream, it means that he will be captured and imprisoned. Concealing knowledge: (See Keeping a secret; Secretary) Concealment: (Hiding) If one sees himself entering a house to hide in a dream, it means that he will receive condolences, or that he will beget a daughter. Concealment in a dream also means dependence on what one stands behind. If one hides behind a mountain in a dream, it means placinghis trust in a revered or a religious person. (Also see Clouds) Concern: (See Carefulness; Conscious; Watchful) Conciliation: (Compromise; Peace; Reconciliation; Settlement) Making peace with one's adversary in a dream means disagreement in wakefulness. However, reconciliation between two adversaries or friends in accordance with the prescribed laws in a dream means unity, repentance from sin, guidance that pleases God Almighty, blessings and profits. It also could mean an argument with the person seen in the dream. If one sees himself making peace with an adversary in a dream, it means that he will call upon a heedless person to walk on God's path. Making a settlement with an adversary over money in a dream means profits for the lender. I n a dream, signing apeace agreement between two enemies in the battlefield means safety and prosperity, intending to get mar-