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

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

In a dream it is service or wealth.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 102

So whoever sees that he has obtained beads, then he will obtain something from the wealth of servants, or from his occupation, in proportion to that.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 102

(And whoever sees) the stone of his ring to be a bead resembling a ruby, then he claims nobility while he is not noble, or he imitates a people while he is not one of them.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 102

And whoever wears a ring with a stone of beads will own something concerning which he fears poverty.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 102

And beads are a lowly friend.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 102

And if they are in loads and burdens, then it is unlawful wealth.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 102

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

As for beads, they are interpreted in several ways. Whoever sees that he has found beads, this indicates the obtaining of wealth and blessing to the value of those beads, or he will obtain provision from travel.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 170

And whoever sees something strung from among the kinds of gems, it is interpreted in relation to that gem according to its meaning.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 170

Jabir al-Maghribi said: Whoever sees that he has found beads, this indicates that he will obtain a servant; if it is white, then he will be righteous and pious; if it is green, his servant will be religious; and if it is black, his servant will be irreligious, hard-hearted, and of bad character.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 170

And it is said: seeing beads, when they are coloured and scattered, indicates preoccupation of the mind; and when they are strung in order, it is interpreted in two ways: sorrow for people of corruption, and wealth for people of righteousness.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 170

And whoever sees that he is piercing beads, then he will marry a virgin.)

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 170

And whoever sees that he is swallowing beads, then it is interpreted as wisdom.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 170

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

Beads are servants or wealth.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 798–800

Kinds and conditions of Beads

woman's pearl beads (anklet beads)

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

If she has with it a firmly fastened anklet, then it is her husband's goodness and his kindness toward her, in proportion to the number of the pearl beads and their distinction.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 74

And if the anklet is a pair and the pearl beads are loose, not strung, then it is loss for men and women.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 74

snake bead

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

As for the snake bead, it is interpreted as a woman or a slave girl whose origin is from a people who cause harm and are of insolent nature.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 170

prayer beads

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

As for the prayer beads (subhah), they are interpreted as good, religion, and righteousness, especially for one who possesses them or performs glorification (tasbih) with them.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 239

black glass beads (sabaj)

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

(Black glass beads) are wealth of doubtful origin, and for one who expects a child, a child. They also indicate the hypocritical friend. A single bead is a friend who has no helper, and a large quantity of them is unlawful wealth.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 570–574

bead-seller

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

He, in a dream, is a man who takes charge of women's affairs, adorns them and concerns himself with them, because he handles beads, and beads are women.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 102

prayer beads (rosary)

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

In a dream they are a righteous woman, or a lawful livelihood, or beneficial troops for whoever possesses them or glorifies Allah with them.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 157

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