Flattery in a dream: meaning in Ibn Sirin and al-Nabulsi

12 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

Whoever sees in a dream as though he is flattering a person for something of the goods of this world, that is disliked.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 42–43

But if he sees as though he is flattering him regarding knowledge that he wishes to acquire, or a deed among the means of righteousness for which he seeks his help, then he will attain honour, his religion will be sound, and he will obtain what he seeks.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 42–43

And it is said that flattery, for one who is accustomed to it in his circumstances, is not disliked in the interpretation.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 42–43

But for one who is not accustomed to it, it is humiliation and abasement.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 42–43

And if the flattery comes from a woman whom he knows, then that indicates that he will be saved from the hand of his enemy.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 42–43

And the act of flattery and ingratiation in a dream is an indication of preferring others over oneself, righteousness, and sadaqah.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 42–43

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

As for flattery: whoever sees as though he is flattering a person for something of the goods of this world, that is disliked.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 747–750

And if he sees as though he is flattering him for knowledge that he wishes him to teach him, or for a deed of righteousness in which he seeks his help, then he will attain honour, his religion will be sound, and he will obtain what he seeks — because of what is related in the traditions: that flattery is not among the deeds of the believer except in seeking knowledge.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 747–750

And it is said that flattery, for one who is accustomed to that in his circumstances, is not disliked in interpretation; but for one who is not accustomed to it, it is humiliation and disgrace.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 747–750

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

IT is good for none but such as use it, to others it is a sign to be abased; because flatterers are lesse and baser of courage then those which use it not.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Fourth Booke of Artimedorus.

To dream to be pleasant, and easily to endure to be flattered, is not good; especially if the flatterer be one of our familiars, for it signifies to be betrayed by him.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Fourth Booke of Artimedorus.

Kinds and conditions of Flattery

Flattery and conciliation

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

In a dream it indicates preferring others over oneself, kindness, and sadaqah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "A believer's conciliating so as to protect his honor is a sadaqah."

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 321