Knife 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

It, in the dream, indicates the servant of the household and the one who undertakes to benefit its people, such as his companion or his slave. So its sharpness is an indication of the effectiveness of his command and prohibition, or of the activity of the one it indicates.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 181

If a woman sees that she has a knife with her, or that she gave a knife to one of the women, it indicates her love for one who is famous among the men.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 181

So the pen-knife is a scribe, the slaughterer's knife is a butcher, and the soldiers' knife is strength and service.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 181

(And whoever sees) that he stole the knife of the children's teacher, then he will become infatuated with one of his boys.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 181

And the table knife, for one who intends to work with it, is a clever youth who deceives in affairs.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 181

And if he works with it, then it is the termination of the matter he is engaged in, or his unemployment. And the knife is a proof.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 181

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

As for the knife, it is interpreted as a child, and its sheath is interpreted as a woman.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 181–182

Whoever sees that in his hand is a knife which is his own property, and he has no other weapon with him, then it is interpreted as a child.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 181–182

And if he has another weapon with him, then it indicates honour, strength, and rank.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 181–182

Abu Sa'id al-Wa'iz said: the knife is a proof (argument), because of the saying of the Exalted in the story of Yusuf (peace be upon him): "And she gave each one of them a knife."

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 181–182

Whoever sees that in his hand is a knife which he is using, then it is the completion of a matter he is engaged in. And it is said: it indicates an intelligent son who learns crafts quickly and works alongside him.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 181–182

Whoever sees that he is drawing the knife from its sheath, then his wife will give birth to a boy.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 181–182

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

(As for the knife) whoever gains one in a dream gains a wife if he is a bachelor; and if his wife is pregnant, her child will be delivered safely.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 696–699

And if he is given a knife with no other weapon along with it, then the knife in that case is among the weapons and it is authority; and likewise the dagger.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 700–705

And the knife is a proof (argument), because of His saying, exalted be He: "And she gave each one of them a knife."

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 700–705

And it is said: whoever sees in his hand a table knife and he is not using it, then he will be granted a clever son.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 700–705

And if he sees as though he is using it, then it indicates the cutting off of the matter he is engaged in.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 700–705

Kinds and conditions of Knife

knife-maker (cutler)

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

He is in dream a man who teaches people skill and shrewdness.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 161

And the knife-maker: seeing him in a dream indicates dignity and tranquillity,

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 161

blade (large knife)

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

It in a dream is interpreted as the tongue, and as a woman who is diligent in service.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 200

And perhaps it indicates the flowing of provision and livelihood.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 200

knife maker

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

The knife maker is a man who teaches people skill and shrewdness.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 308–312

handle (hilt) of a sword or knife

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

In a dream it indicates that upon which zakat is due: camels, cattle, sheep, gold, or silver.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 353

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