Bathing in a dream: meaning in Ibn Sirin, al-Nabulsi and Ibn Shahin

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Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

FOr to wash and bath himself in Baths and hot Houses, signifyes riches and prosperity, and health to the sick.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The first Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

But to wash and bathe himself contrary to the common use, as in his Clothes, is evill, and betokeneth Sicknesse and great anger.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The first Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

Tis ill to a poor man, if he be too couragious to wash himself, and if he have many which rub him, for it foretels long Sicknesse.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The first Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

In like sort it is evill to the rich if he be alone, and have no body to aid him.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The first Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

In generall it is bad for all, not to swear or to sée the bath in an open place, or to find no water in it.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The first Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

In brief, it is ever ill when it is otherwise then custome, for it signifyeth ill issue of enterprises and affairs:

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The first Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

Kinds and conditions of Bathing

washing (bathing/ghusl)

Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam

It in a dream — washing with purifying water from major ritual impurity (janabah) or in general — indicates repentance from sins and the fulfilment of the obligation of dutifulness toward parents or companions.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 252

If he did that in winter and washed with cold water, it may indicate worries, distresses and illnesses.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 252

washing (ritual bathing)

Ibn Shahin al-Zahiri, al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat

Abu Sa'id al-Wa'iz said: Whoever sees that he is washing a corpse, then a man corrupt in religion will repent at his hands.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 93

And whoever sees that a dead man is washing himself, then it is an indication of his descendants' deliverance from cares and an increase in their wealth.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 93

bathing (ghusl)

attributed to Ibn Sirin, Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam

(And whoever sees) that he bathed, then he will fulfil his need; bathing purifies sins and dispels cares.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 79–81

(And whoever sees) that he bathed and put on new garments: if he had been removed from an office, it will be restored to him; if he was poor, he will grow wealthy and rich; if he was imprisoned, he will be set free; if he was sick, he will be healed; if he was a merchant whose trade had slackened, or a craftsman whose craft had become difficult for him, their affair will be set right and a matter will be renewed for them in the fullest prosperity; if he was in need, he will perform the Hajj; if he was distressed, Allah will relieve his distress; and if he was in debt, Allah will settle his debt — because Job, when he bathed and put on new garments, Allah granted him his family and the like of them along with them, his distress departed, and his body became sound.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 79–81

wearing new clothes after bathing

Ibn Shahin al-Zahiri, al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat

Whoever sees that he has put on new clothes after having bathed, then it is interpreted as the removal of worry and grief, and he will be safe from a hateful matter.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 160

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