Onion 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 a dream it is an indication of evil for whoever eats it.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 34

So whoever sees as though he ate onions and he was ill, then he will die.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 34

The green kind of it indicates profit along with toil.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 34

A large quantity of it indicates health of the body along with sorrow and separation.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 34

And if a person sees in his dream as though he is eating from the vegetables that have a strong smell, then that indicates the disclosure of something hidden, and hatred from the people of his household will befall him.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 34

As for what is peeled and stripped of it, then it indicates harms, and that is because of the superfluous parts that are thrown away from it.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 34

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

As for the onion, al-Kirmani said: it is interpreted as unlawful wealth and foul speech. But if the one who has the dream is righteous, then it is interpreted as good and religion; and if he is not righteous, then it indicates the amassing of unlawful wealth.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 142

Whoever sees that he is eating it cooked, then the outcome of his affair will lead to repentance.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 142

Ja'far al-Sadiq said: the dream of eating onion is interpreted in three ways: unlawful wealth, backbiting, and regret. And it is said: the dream of the onion is interpreted as a miser who is foul in his speech and of little religion.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 142

Abu Sa'id al-Wa'iz said: the onion is a matter of disagreement, for it indicates things that are hidden, and it may be a detestable matter, because of His saying, exalted be He: "Would you exchange what is inferior for what is better?" And it may be wealth.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 142

And peeling the onion indicates. And it is said: the dream of peeling onion and garlic indicates seeking wealth through flattery. And if together with that he sees what is praiseworthy, then it is the attainment of what he intended with toil and hardship; and if he sees what is blameworthy, then there is no good in it.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 142

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

As for the onion, some of them disliked it, on account of His saying, exalted be He: "and its onions."

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 647–650

And some of them said that it indicates the disclosure of hidden things, and likewise all other pot-herbs that have a smell.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 647–650

And some of them said that it is wealth.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 647–650

And peeling an onion indicates fawning upon a man.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 647–650

Kinds and conditions of Onion

squill (sea onion)

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

In a dream it is a foul-mouthed, dissolute man who is praised with what is disgraceful.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 246

So whoever sees it in his hand, then he is seeking something that will bequeath him disgraceful repute.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 246

squill onion

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

As for the squill onion, it indicates a bedouin man who is praised in an ugly manner. So whoever sees it in his hand, then he is seeking something that will bring upon him ugly praise.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 142

leek and onion seeds

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

As for leek and onion seeds, they are interpreted as unlawful wealth.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 233

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