Wool 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, for whoever sees that he has worn it, it is much noble wealth gathered together that will come to him, and perhaps it is a nugget of silver, because of the nobility of the sheep from which it comes, on account of its many benefits to mankind; for there is no kind of garment better than wool.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 218–219

(And whoever sees) that he slept upon wool will obtain great wealth by way of his wife, for his sleeping is in the position of bedding, and bedding is a wife.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 218–219

And the burning of wool is corruption of religion and the loss of wealth.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 218–219

And if a scholar sees that he is wearing woollen garments, he will practise asceticism and call people to renounce this world and urge them toward works for the Hereafter.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 218–219

(And whoever sees) that he wore a sheep's skin with wool on it, with no other clothing above it or beneath it, then he will obtain wealth from a noble man.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 218–219

And if he sees a dog wearing wool, then a base man will grow rich on the wealth of a noble man.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 218–219

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

It is interpreted as lawful wealth in which there is no doubt, because it is among the goods of the life of this world, according to His saying, exalted is He: "and of their wool" — the verse. And sheared wool is the best of it.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 234

Whoever sees that he is burning wool, then he is storing up his wealth for corruption.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 234

Whoever sees wool that has been worked into some article of household goods, then it is interpreted as righteous women.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 234

Whoever sees scattered wool and gathers it up, then it is interpreted as abundance of wealth coming by way of women.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 234

Whoever sees that he is stuffing wool into his furnishings, then he will marry a woman.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 234

Whoever sees scattered wool and gathers it up, then it is interpreted as striving to collect dispersed wealth that had been despaired of.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 234

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

Wearing wool is much wealth, gathered together, which he will obtain.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 254–256

Sleeping on wool is the obtaining of wealth by way of a woman.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 254–256

The burning of wool is corruption of religion and the loss of wealth.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 254–256

Its wearing by scholars is asceticism.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 254–256

If he sees a dog wearing wool, it indicates a base man's becoming wealthy through the wealth of a noble man.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 254–256

If he sees a lion wearing wool, it indicates the fairness of the ruler and his justice.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 254–256

Kinds and conditions of Wool

scalder (one who scalds wool/feathers off)

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

He is the one who removes the wool, fur, and feathers from that which is scalded over the fire. Seeing him indicates a collector of the tithe, and the seller of combs.

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

And perhaps the scalder is a tax-collector, because he strips people of their wealth.

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

khazz (silk-wool cloth)

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

As for khazz, it has been said that it indicates the Hajj.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 257–259

They differed concerning the yellow variety of it: some of them disliked it, and some of them said that yellow khazz is neither disliked nor praised.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 257–259

shearer of hair/wool

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

In a dream, a man who is beneficial to the weak and harmful to the rich.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 70

And the shearing of hair and wool: seeing him indicates the policeman who takes people's wealth by evil means and by disputes.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 70

wool (instead of hair)

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

TO have wooll in stead of Hayres, foretels long sicknes and fantasies, and t • e itch.

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

Also if having this wooll on his head he shall think that it is naturall unto him, if the hayrs seeme to be changed into any other thing, we must guesse accordingly; that is, according to the thing whereunto we think them changed.

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

wool merchant

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

Seeing him in a dream indicates profits and benefits in the winter season,

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 214

and it indicates worries and troubles in the summer season.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 214

silk-wool (khazz) garments

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

As for silk-wool (khazz) garments, they are interpreted as the Hajj. They differed concerning the yellow among them: some of them disliked it, and some of them said that yellow khazz is neither disliked nor praised. The red of it is a renewal of worldly fortune.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 160

inkwell wool (liqah)

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

As for the inkwell wool (liqah), it is interpreted as joy and honour, and in every case it is praiseworthy.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 198

wool and animal materials

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

That whose flesh is eaten [signifies] lawful wealth, and that whose flesh is not eaten [signifies] unlawful wealth. As for what is made from it, each kind is interpreted in its own place and chapter, as we have mentioned regarding wool and other things. So whoever sees — and they are numerous kinds, each of which has its own separate interpretation.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 235

wool plucker

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

The wool plucker is a treacherous man, or a tyrannical raider, because he plucks people of their wealth — for wool, hair, fur, and feathers are wealth. And it is said: he is a guardian who devours the property of orphans unjustly.

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

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