Lock 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 is in a dream a man who is trustworthy.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 274–275

And it is said that the lock is a virgin woman for whoever handles it.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 274–275

And if a prisoner sees that he has opened a lock, then he will escape from prison.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 274–275

And if the distressed man opens a lock, his distress will vanish and his affair will be made easy.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 274–275

And the lock is a promise, a proof (argument), and strength.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 274–275

(And whoever sees) that he opened a lock, let him beware of an oath he swears, for he will then separate from his wife.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 274–275

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

As for the lock, it is an indication of the attainment of one's aim in religion and in worldly matters, and of the soundness of his affairs.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 113

So whoever sees a lock open quickly, then matters will be made easy for him without delay, and he will be granted the Hajj.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 113

And whoever sees that he is unable to open the lock, then that is difficulty and the closing off of his affairs.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 113

Ja'far said: the vision of a lock is interpreted in six ways: the attainment of a matter, strength, an argument (proof), benefit, a woman, and reliance upon an upright man. And perhaps the vision of making a lock indicates guidance; and it is said: uprightness and protection.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 113

As for that into which the lock and the keys are inserted, it is interpreted as a woman.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 113

And whoever sees that he inserted something of that into it, then he will marry a woman; and perhaps it indicates safekeeping.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 113

Kinds and conditions of Lock

lock and key

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

(The lock and the keys) As for one who opens a lock: if he is unmarried, he will marry; and if he has been kept away from his wedding, then he will deflower her, for the key is his penis and the lock is his wife, as the poet said: "So rise up to her while she is in her intoxication ... and meet the lock with a key."

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 710–713

Unless he be a prisoner, in which case he will be delivered from it through supplication. Allah the Exalted said: "If you seek victory (istaftihu), then victory (al-fath) has come to you" — that is, if you supplicate, then help has come to you.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 710–713

door bolt / lock

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

In dreams it is a wicked, tormented hired servant, [made] of ships' [timber]; and the bolt is of wood, and the unbolting is an opening in which there is guile.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 327

(And whoever sees) his door shut with the bolt, then he is firm in the governance of his worldly affairs.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 327

lock of hair (forelock/tress)

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

In a dream it is a blessed male child for a woman who is pregnant.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 125

And it is wealth for whoever sees it on his head.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 125

door lock / bolt

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

(The lock) made of wood is the bolt; if it is opened, something disliked will occur in it.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 511–514

And whoever sees that he is locking the door of his house with the bolt, then he is firm in safeguarding his worldly affairs; and if he has no bolt, then he has no control over the matter of his worldly affairs.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 511–514

Jamm (heaping/gathering; a lock of hair)

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

It in a dream indicates the love of amassing wealth. Allah the Exalted said: "And you love wealth with an abounding love."

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 67

So if he heaps up his hair, that is, he makes it into a lock (jummah), in a dream, then he is granted abundant wealth.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 67

forelock (lock of hair)

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

If he sees that he has a forelock, then it is a child and a relative whom he supports.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 762–765

razor, lock and similar implements

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

Likewise the lock is an implement, and likewise the sieve, the strainer, the filter, the pen, the ball, and the soap.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 774–777

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