Mule 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 a dream is travel, and it is a foolish man born of fornication, because its father is not of its own kind.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 37–38

So whoever sees that he rode a mule with a white blaze and white markings on its legs, and headed toward the direction of the qiblah, he will perform Hajj.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 37–38

If he headed in another direction, then it is travel accompanied by honour.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 37–38

Riding a mule indicates long life and marriage to a barren woman who does not bear children.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 37–38

The she-mule with its saddle, or because it is a beautiful, well-mannered woman; otherwise it is travel in which there is benefit.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 37–38

And if he rode a she-mule that is not his, then he will betray a man with respect to his wife.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 37–38

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

Jabir al-Maghribi said: the mule is interpreted as a man and as travel. Whoever sees that he is riding upon a mule, then it indicates the length of his life and the attainment of his desires.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 203

Whoever sees a mule that he is dragging along, then it indicates the occurrence of worry and grief.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 203

Isma'il ibn al-Ash'ath said: whoever sees that his mule is braying, then it indicates an increase in his wealth and the attainment of his aim by way of a woman.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 203

Whoever sees that he has killed a mule, then he will find wealth.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 203

Whoever sees that his mule has died or been lost, then it indicates separation from a man of lofty rank. The flesh of mules and their hides are wealth and blessing, and their milk is fright.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 203

And it is said: whoever sees that he is riding an indistinct mule, then he will travel a far journey, and perhaps it is the attainment of a long life.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 203

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

(The mule) is a man of no lineage, either born of fornication, and his father is a slave; or he is a strong, tough, hard man, and he is among the men of travel and the men of toil and labour.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 329–335

So whoever rides it in a dream, then he will travel, because it is one of the beasts of travel.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 329–335

Unless he has a fierce adversary, a scheming enemy, or a wicked slave, then he will prevail over him and subdue him — if its halter is in his hand and the bit is in its mouth.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 329–335

And if it is a female [mule], then he has married, or has gained a man of that sort.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 329–335

Riding a mule also indicates long life, and it indicates a barren woman.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 329–335

The she-mule with her saddle, bridle and gear is a fine, well-mannered woman of base origin, and perhaps she is barren, or no child of hers survives.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 329–335

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

Mules are good for al works, especially to husbandry, only they crosse weddings and procreations.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

Mules also signifye sicknesse, as I have known by experience.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

Kinds and conditions of Mule

mule meat

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

Mule meat is interpreted as illness and sickness for whoever eats it.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 244

braying of a mule

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

And the braying of a mule is a hardship that he will experience from a difficult man.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 195–196

mules

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

Seeing it in a dream indicates the one in authority, the one who takes precedence in affairs, and the chief of police who strives in people's affairs by managing livestock and multiplying wealth.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 41

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