Dream of Yusuf
العربية
Man in a dream: meaning in Ibn Sirin, al-Nabulsi and Ibn Shahin
Interpret my dream160 passages from 4 sources, quoted as written, every one linked to its page.
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam
He, in a dream, if he is known, is that very man himself, or his namesake, or his brother, or his counterpart among the people.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 128
(And whoever sees) a known man in his dream, then he hopes for something from him, or from his counterpart, or from his namesake, or from someone resembling him.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 128
So if he takes from him something whose substance is desirable, then he attains what he hopes for.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 128
And if he takes from him a new shirt, then if he is among the men of governance, he takes from him a covenant of office.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 128
And if he takes from him a rope, then it is a covenant, because the Arabs call a covenant a rope.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 128
And if he takes something whose kind is not desirable, such as a slave boy or a young lad, then what he hopes for from him turns into enmity.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 128
Ibn Shahin al-Zahiri, al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat
Whoever sees a man he knows making something or giving him something, then it is that very man himself, or someone with his name, or someone like him among the people.
al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 41
And it is said: whoever sees a man he knows, then it is goodness and blessing; and if he has someone away travelling, he will arrive, or news of him or a letter from him will come.
al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 41
Kinds and conditions of Man
young man
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam
In a dream he is the man's enemy.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 195
If he is white, then he is a concealed enemy.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 195
unknown old man
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam
He is in a dream good fortune and felicity; if he is strong, then he is his strength.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 194–195
And if he is weak, then in whatever condition he saw him, his body will be in that condition, whether blameworthy or praiseworthy.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 194–195
old man / elder
attributed to Ibn Sirin, Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam
The vision of an unknown old man or middle-aged man indicates the good fortune of the one who sees it.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 130–133
So if he sees them both, or one of them, weak, then that is the weakness of his fortune.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 130–133
baker (oven-man)
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam
He, in a dream: seeing him indicates the man who knows the affairs and interests of people.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 264
And seeing him indicates the disciplinarian (tutor) and the jailer, or the keeper of the dungeon.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 264
old man
Ibn Shahin al-Zahiri, al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat
(And whoever sees) a known old man, and words have passed between the two of them, then it is an increase in good and blessing, because of the saying of him (peace and blessings be upon him): "Blessing is with the elders."
al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 41
And it is said: the vision of a known old man, if his grey hair is mixed with black, is more effective, especially if he is stout of body.
al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 41
a known man
attributed to Ibn Sirin, Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam
(The master Abu Sa'id, may Allah have mercy on him, said) Whoever sees a man whom he knows, his dream indicates that he will take something from him, or from someone resembling him, or from someone bearing his name.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 130–133
And if he sees as though he took from him something whose substance is desirable, he will obtain from him what he hopes for.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 130–133
woman becoming a man
Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)
If a woman dream that she is a man, and she be not married, she shall have a husband, or if she have no children, she shall have a sonne, or shall be some way changed into the nature of a man:
Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The first Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.
but if she be both married, and have a sonne, she shall be a Widdow.
Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The first Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.
a man wearing women's clothes
attributed to Ibn Sirin, Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam
Whoever sees as though he is wearing women's clothes, and in his mind he is imitating them, then severe distress and terror will befall him from the direction of a ruler.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 257–259
And if, along with wearing them, he supposes that he has a vulva like their vulvas, he will be forsaken and overpowered.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 257–259
a woman resembling a man
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam
If a woman sees that she is wearing men's clothing and their appearance, or riding their mount, then her condition will improve, provided it is of a suitable measure.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 45
And if the garments are hideous, then it means a change in her condition accompanied by distress, and fear will befall her.
Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 45
woman turning into a man
Ibn Shahin al-Zahiri, al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat
her husband, or her father, or her brother; and it is said: the attainment of honour for one of her unmarriageable kin.
al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 37
And if a woman sees that she has become a man and that she has intercourse with women, or that she marries a woman, then she will attain good, honour, might, and a lofty reputation.
al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 37
an old man succeeding him in office
attributed to Ibn Sirin, Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam
If he sees that an old man has succeeded him in his office, then that is an increase in his authority.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, p. 273
If a merchant sees that, then his trade will be multiplied, because the old man is the man's good fortune.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, p. 273
kissing / lying with a man
attributed to Ibn Sirin, Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam
Likewise, if he sees that he is kissing a man, or lying with him, or mingling with him, without that being out of lust between the two of them, then it is as I have described concerning sexual intercourse, except that it is less than it in strength and extent.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 726–730
If he sees that he is kissing a man with a kiss that is not one of lust, then the doer will obtain good from the one done to, and he will accept from him as much as he accepts.
Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 726–730
Also in the sources
being penetrated by a man · woman resembling a man · A man divorcing (khul') his wife · a murdered man asking for revenge · the Fall of man · small son becoming a man · seeing a man wounded · an unknown man foretelling battle · meeting a famous dead man (Marius) · tall man in the meadow (Abraham) · embracing a man · leading a blind man
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