Reading in a dream: meaning in Ibn Sirin and al-Nabulsi

31 passages from 2 sources, quoted as written, every one linked to its page.

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

Whoever sees that he is reading the front side of a scroll, then he will inherit an inheritance.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 666–670

But if he reads its back side, then debt will accumulate upon him, because of His saying, exalted be He: "Read your record. Sufficient is yourself against you this Day as accountant."

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 666–670

If he sees that he is reading a book and he was skilled in his reading, then he will assume an office if he is worthy of it, or he will trade in commerce if he is a merchant, in proportion to his skill in it.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 666–670

If he sees that he is reading his own book, then he will repent to Allah of his sins, because of the saying of Him, mighty and majestic: "And decree for us good in this world and in the Hereafter."

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 666–670

Kinds and conditions of Reading

reading (recitation)

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

The Quran and other things in a dream: whoever recites the Quran or part of it in his dream attains elevation and might.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 270

And if he was disobedient, Allah the Exalted relieves him and accepts his repentance.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 270

eating one's own flesh (further readings)

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

And it is said: whoever sees that he is eating his own flesh will obtain wealth that is consumed and a great authority.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 717–721

And if he sees that he is eating the flesh of a crucified man, or of a leper, or the flesh of one afflicted with leprosy, then he will obtain great unlawful wealth.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 717–721

pen (further readings)

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

The pen is command and prohibition, and authority over every trade; and the pen is the manager of everything.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 662–666

And it is said the pen is a son who writes. A man saw that he had obtained a pen, so he related his dream to an interpreter, and he was told: a boy will be born to you who will learn good knowledge.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 662–666

reading the Torah and Gospel

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

And if he sees that he is reading the Torah and the Gospel but does not know their meanings, then his doctrine is corrupt and his view accords with the view of the Jews and the Christians. Allah the Exalted said: "And you recite the Book — will you not then use reason?"

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 670–673

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