Scholar in a dream: meaning in Ibn Sirin, al-Nabulsi and Ibn Shahin

21 passages from 3 sources, quoted as written, every one linked to its page.

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

Whoever sees that he has become a scholar, if he was ignorant, and sees that people accept his word and follow his speech, this indicates his lowliness in people's eyes and their mentioning him in their mouths with what is unbecoming.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 37

But if he was a scholar and saw that, then it indicates honour and elevation of rank.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 37

(And whoever sees) that he has obtained something objectionable while awake, this indicates their mocking him.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 37

(And whoever sees) a scholar who brought him near, or seated him, or spoke to him words whose hearing is beneficial, then it is the attainment of good and benefit.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 37

(And whoever sees) a scholar with people occupied with him and benefiting from him, then he is a source that people seek out and from whom benefit is obtained.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 37

(And Ja'far al-Sadiq said): The vision of a scholar has four aspects: elevation of rank, might, prestige, acceptance, and authority.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 37

Kinds and conditions of Scholar

Aisha (and scholars/learned men)

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

Seeing her in a dream indicates good and blessing.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 234

And if a woman sees her, she will attain a lofty station, a good reputation, and favour with fathers and husbands. The wives of the Prophet (peace be upon him) have already been mentioned in the chapter of the letter alif.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 234

scholar and preacher

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

As for the scholar, he is the physician of religion, and the preacher is a sincere adviser, according to His saying, exalted be He: "And remind, for indeed reminding benefits the believers."

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 91–95

So if he sees himself as though he is preaching, though he is not of its people, then he is in distress and illness, and he is supplicating Allah, exalted be He, for relief.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 91–95

Begging from scholars or rulers

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

In a dream, by way of begging, it is an indication of the occurrence of events in which those people are needed.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 323

And the rich man's begging from the poor man is a fire that burns him.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 323

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