Wind 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

Seeing it in a dream indicates the ruler in his own person, because of its strength and its dominion over the creatures beneath it, together with its benefit and its harm.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 132

And perhaps the wind indicates the ruler's kingdom, his troops, his commands, and the events affecting his armies and his helpers. And the wind was a servant to Solomon, peace be upon him.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 132

And perhaps it indicates torment, calamities, and afflictions, because of its violence when it rages and the many trees it fells and the ships it drowns — especially if it is a west wind (dabur), for it is the wind by which the people of 'Ad were destroyed, and because it is a wind that does not fertilise.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 132

And perhaps the wind indicates fertility, provision, victory, triumph, and glad tidings — especially if it is one of the fertilising winds, because of the soundness of intentions and the fruit that come from it; and that is the east wind (al-saba). The Arabs call the saba "al-qabul" (the accepting one) because it faces the dabur (the west wind, from dubur, the back). And if there were no indication from the dabur and the qabul except their names, that would suffice.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 132

And perhaps the wind indicates illnesses and maladies that spread among people, such as head colds and headache.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 132

So whoever sees a wind that carried him and bore him away with no terror, no fear, no darkness and no haze, then he will rule over people if he is fit for that or is one who aspires to it; or his trade will prosper if it had been slack.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 132

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

Ibn Sirin said: Whoever sees that the wind blew violently, then fear will befall the people of that place.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 13

And if the blowing of the wind grows so strong that it uproots the trees, an affliction and calamity will befall the people of that place, such as the plague, the pox, and measles.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 13

Al-Kirmani said: The scorching wind (al-samum) indicates burning fevers.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 13

And the bitterly cold wind (al-zamharir) indicates cold illnesses.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 13

And the temperate wind indicates health.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 13

And the wind that makes the trees bear fruit indicates the righteousness of the people of that place.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 13

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

(The wind) indicates the ruler himself, because of its strength and its dominance over the creatures beneath it, together with its benefit and its harm. It may also indicate the ruler's dominion, his troops, his commands, his events, his servants, and his helpers; and it was a servant to Solomon, peace be upon him.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 455–458

Likewise the wind: if it blows calm and gentle, then the people find rest in it, and it makes the plants thrive for them and causes the trees to grow, and in it are benefits.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 774–777

It may also indicate punishment, calamities, and blights, because these occur when it rages, and because of the many trees that fall and ships that sink by it — especially if it is the west wind (dabur), for it is the wind by which the people of 'Ad were destroyed, and because it is a wind that does not fertilise.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 455–458

But if it blows violently and effaces things, then its interpretation is a punishment upon the people of that place. And likewise lightning and thunder.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 774–777

The wind may also indicate abundance, provision, victory, triumph, and glad tidings, because Allah, mighty and majestic, sends it as good tidings before His mercy, and by it He saves the ships that run by His command. How much more so if it is one of the fertilising winds, for the soundness of plants and fruit that results from it — and that is the east wind (al-saba). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "I was given victory by the east wind, and 'Ad was destroyed by the west wind."

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 455–458

The Arabs call the east wind (al-saba) "al-qabul" (the accepting one) because it faces the west wind (al-dabur, the one behind); and even if nothing were inferred from al-qabul and al-dabur but their names, that would suffice.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 455–458

Freud and Jung, a separate view

but one must remember that the wind, as well as the sun, is a fructifier and creator. This has already been pointed out in a footnote.

Carl Jung, Psychology of the Unconscious (1916) / Collected Papers (1917), Psychology of the Unconscious, ch. IV The Song of the Moth

To be born of the spirit means to be born from the fructifying breath of the wind;

Carl Jung, Psychology of the Unconscious (1916) / Collected Papers (1917), Psychology of the Unconscious, ch. V Symbolism of the Mother and of Rebirth

and of generation (spiritual birth) through the symbol of the descent of the Holy Ghost.

Carl Jung, Psychology of the Unconscious (1916) / Collected Papers (1917), Psychology of the Unconscious, ch. V Symbolism of the Mother and of Rebirth

Kinds and conditions of Wind

breaking wind

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

Al-Kirmani said: Whoever sees that he broke wind, if he is under a covenant, a vow, or an oath, then he will break it.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 66

(And whoever sees) that he broke wind in his bed with his wife, then words will pass between him and her; and if it had a sound, it will be stronger.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 66

horn (wind horn)

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

but to winde a horne is ill, and forbids to undertake any Law suit.

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

wind instrument

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

Every Instrument which one may blow, signifieth trouble:

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

winds

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

GEntle windes are good, violent, are wicked, and evill people: troublesome tempests of winde, are perils and troubles.

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

passing wind

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

And whoever passes wind with a sound from himself in a gathering of people, or in a place other than the place of ablution, he will slip up with a word.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 759–762

controlling the wind

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

And whoever sees that he controls the wind will attain great authority, and likewise the birds and the jinn.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 762–765

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