Madness 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

In a dream it is wealth and honour, and if it is not from a passing affliction, it indicates the coming of worldly fortune, joys and delights through someone with whom he hopes to have a connection.

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

And if in the dream he staggers about from being touched [by jinn], that is evidence of consuming usury.

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

And it is said that madness indicates his entering Paradise.

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

And madness is wealth that comes to its possessor in proportion to the degree of madness in him, unless he acts in spending it with an improper measure of extravagance along with an evil companion.

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

And it is said that it is clothing from an inheritance.

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

And it is said that it is authority for one who is of the people of that station.

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

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

(And whoever sees) that he is mad, then it is the acquisition of unlawful wealth from usury, because of His saying, exalted be He: "Those who consume usury will not stand..." the verse.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 62

As for madness, its interpretation has already been presented in its proper place, in its section in the twentieth chapter.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 258

And it is said: seeing madness indicates wealth, because of the saying of one of them: (Time went mad over him and bequeathed him riches ... alas for him over whom time goes mad).

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 62

And whoever sees that he was struck down by madness and lost his right mind, unaware of himself, then he will be distressed and bewitched, or his wealth will be plundered, or a calamity will befall him. And it is said: clothing from an inheritance; and perhaps it is the attainment of authority, if he is of the sort for it.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 62

And the madness of a boy is wealth and riches for his father, and the madness of a woman is a fertile year.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 62

And al-Kirmani said: seeing a madman is interpreted in five ways: a tyrannical king, a harmful animal, a man corrupt in his religion, men known for lack of manners, and an enemy and adversaries.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 62

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

As for madness, it is wealth that befalls its owner in proportion to the madness in it, except that he will spend it in a measure that is not proper, out of extravagance in it, together with an evil companion.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 197–201

And it is said: clothing from an inheritance; and it is said: attainment of authority for one who is of the people fit for it.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 197–201

And a boy's madness is his father's becoming rich through him; and a woman's madness is the year's abundance.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 197–201

Kinds and conditions of Madness

Lamam (minor sin / touch of madness)

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

In a dream it signifies association with people of evil, and it indicates the forgiveness of sin, because of His saying, exalted be He: "except for minor sins; indeed your Lord is vast in forgiveness."

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 308

11 more passages on this symbol are in the database and used by the interpreter.