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

27 passages from 3 sources, quoted as written, every one linked to its page.

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

It is a name for one to whom people resort because of his knowledge or his craft, or for one whom the Imam appoints as his successor, or the Imam himself, or for one who is succeeded in glory, or for one whose deed and action are at variance.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 96

So if someone sees the caliph in a dream as he ought to be, or sees himself as such, it indicates the goodness of his state and the good outcome of his affair.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 96

And the caliph is the one who upholds the affair of his religion and the law of his Prophet (peace be upon him); so whatever is seen in him of increase or decrease reverts to that which he upholds.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 96

And seeing the caliph indicates the removal of evils and the elevation of ranks, and if the dreamer has been given a promise, it will be fulfilled for him and he will attain what he hopes for.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 96

And whoever assumes command over the people in a dream while not being fit for it, it indicates the corruption of the state of the subjects, their departure from the truth, and their inclination toward injustice.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 96

And whoever among tyrannical holders of authority dies in a dream, it indicates rest and security for the people of his town.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 96

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

Whoever sees one of the caliphs with a cheerful face, sound of temperament, speaking to him with gentle words, then he will obtain the good of this world and the Hereafter.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 16

And if he sees him commanding some act among his private retinue, then he will attain honour and lofty renown and immediate good in his worldly life and his Hereafter.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 16

(And whoever sees) that the caliph wrote him a complete covenant of appointment to a governorship, then he will not cease to be one who keeps his covenant with Allah in religion and piety.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 16

And it is said: whoever sees that the caliph appointed him over a people, then he will obtain honour; and if he is one of the people of governorships, he obtains that, but he will not become the master over his people.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 16

(And whoever sees) that the caliph clothed him, or carried him, or mounted him, or gave him something of the goods of this world, then he will attain authority, might and pride in proportion to what that gift amounts to.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 16

(And whoever sees) that he punishes him, or that kindly speech passed between them, then his condition will be set right with him or with others of the notables.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 16

Kinds and conditions of Caliph

becoming caliph

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

And whoever sees that he has become a caliph, and he is not fit for that position, he will become notorious through something hateful, from calamities that befall him, and his enemy will gloat over him.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 759–762

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