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

19 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

It is in a dream victory and strength against enemies, and a warding off of illnesses.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 182

(And whoever sees) that he has weapons upon him while he is among people who have no weapons upon them, then he will be their chief and the one to whom they look, in proportion to the completeness of his weaponry.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 182

And if he sees that people are looking at him while he is armed, then they envy him and speak ill of him behind his back.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 182

And if they were old men, then they are his friends; and if they were young men, then they are his enemies.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 182

(And whoever sees) that he has weapons upon him and he is able to use them, then it indicates his completeness and the attainment of his need.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 182

As for the sick, it indicates for them his death, and perhaps it is uprightness in religion.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 182

Kinds and conditions of Weapon

weapons

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

As for weapons in general, the interpreters have agreed that they signify strength, honour, power, authority, a fortress, and leadership, in proportion to the value of those weapons.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 183

Al-Kirmani said: Whoever sees that he has armed himself with all kinds of weapons, if he is sick he will be cured, if he is afraid he will be made safe, and if he is travelling he will return to his family safely.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 183

thrown weapons

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

other which one tosses and brandishes, as the Pike, the Lance, the Arrow and Dart, signifye debate and sedition:

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

weapon maker

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

The weapon maker is interpreted as a man who benefits people, and through whom good and justice come about.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 250

weapons given as gifts

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

And it is said that whatever of weapons is given, such as the shield, the helmet, the coat of mail, the breastplate, and the greave, then it indicates garments of clothing.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 281–285

weapon seller

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

The weapon [seller] is an oppressive man, like a policeman or the merchant who withholds people's rights from them and makes off with their wealth.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 301–304

weapons dealer / armourer

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

He is the seller of weapons or their maker; he indicates in a dream a tyrannical ruler, like the policeman.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 161

6 more passages on this symbol are in the database and used by the interpreter.