Lead 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 dreams it represents the common people and the lowly among them.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 135

So whoever sees that he has taken lead, then it is wealth he gains from the Magians.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 135

And whoever takes molten lead, he ought to guard the wealth he has in his hand lest it be lost.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 135

But if it was solid, then there is no harm upon his wealth.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 135

(And whoever sees) that he is melting lead, then he will quarrel over a matter in which there is weakness, and he will fall onto people's tongues.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 135

And lead indicates what is made from it, such as prayer-niches, cooking pots, hunting weights, and the like.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 135

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

As for lead, it is interpreted in several ways. Whoever sees that he has obtained lead, then he will obtain wealth.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 183

And whoever sees that he is melting lead, then he is striving in a matter from which he will gain a profit.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 183

And Ja'far al-Sadiq said: lead is interpreted in three ways: benefit, a servant, and household goods; and melting lead means people's preoccupation with him.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 183

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

Lead indicates the common people, and taking it indicates gaining wealth from the Magians. Taking molten lead is evidence of loss in wealth, while solid lead does not indicate loss.

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

Whoever sees that he is melting lead, then he will quarrel over a matter in which there is weakness, and he will fall onto the tongues of the people.

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

Kinds and conditions of Lead

halter / lead rope

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

It, in a dream, is an indication of being led toward good or evil.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 332

So whoever sees that he has a halter with him, difficult matters will be led compliantly to him.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 332

lead (metal)

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

In a dream it is a base gain whose origin is from admonition and notoriety.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 132

And perhaps it indicates that its owner has become bold, or one of those who feels no shame in what he says and does not restrain himself in what he does.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 132

white lead (ceruse)

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

As for white lead (ceruse), it is interpreted as anxiety and grief, and it may be idle talk and gossip, and it may be interpreted as women's attire, since it is among the things they use.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 230

red lead (minium)

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

As for red lead (minium), it is not praiseworthy, and likewise if he sees that he is inscribing something with it.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 230

lead seller

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

And the lead seller is a man of weak authority.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 304–307

lead-worker (plumber)

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

In a dream, he is a person of weakness and defect.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 139

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