dreamDictionary.alsoKnownAs: fornication, criminal conversation
Dreaming of sexual intercourse with a married woman signifies assurance of a share in the World-to-Come.
Dreaming of sexual intercourse with a married woman signifies assurance of a share in the World-to-Come. However, this auspicious outcome is conditional: the dreamer must not recognize the woman in the dream and must not have consciously thought of her during the evening preceding the dream. This aligns with the understanding that the dream's positive interpretation stems from its unexpected or unintentional nature, suggesting an element of purity or lack of premeditation. The absence of prior thought emphasizes that the dreamer's intentions were not aligned with the negative act.
dictionary.source: Babylonian Talmud (Berakhot)
Seeing ravens circling one's bed in a dream carries a dire meaning: it indicates that one's wife has committed adultery with numerous men. This interpretation draws upon the raven as a symbol associated with negative omens and the bed as a representation of marital intimacy and fidelity. The multiple ravens intensifies the dream's severity. This contrasts sharply with other dream scenarios where similar acts can have pious or spiritual connotations under specific circumstances.
dictionary.source: Babylonian Talmud (Berakhot)
indicates **zinā**. (Ibn Sīrīn, *Muntakhab al-Kalām fī Tafsīr al-Ahlām*.) Betrayal in a dream “denotes zinā.” [IS-1]
dictionary.source: Muḥammad b. Sīrīn, Muntakhab al-Kalām fī Tafsīr al-Ahlām
Block label: <DIRECT ATTESTATION> <End of block> Evidence Catalog [N-1] ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī — Taʿṭīr al-Anām fī Taʿbīr al-Manām, Bāb al-Zāy (“Zinā”). n.d. (shamela text). p. 147 (web page id /144). Shamela Quote: “(زنا) هو في المنام خيانة… والزنا سرقة لأن الزاني يختفي كالسارق.” Notes: Establishes core meanings: betrayal; theft. Same wording appears across reliable e-texts of Taʿṭīr al-Anām. Tag: DIRECT [N-2] ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī — Taʿṭīr al-Anām fī Taʿbīr al-Manām, Bāb al-Zāy (“Zinā”). n.d. (shamela text). p. 148 (web page id /145). Shamela Quote: “ومن رأى أنه زنى وأقيم عليه الحد وكان سلطاناً قوي سلطانه… وإن كان صاحب علم… استفاد علماً…” Notes: Page includes sub-conditions: adulteress soliciting ⇒ unlawful money; zinā with young beauty ⇒ securing wealth; with known man’s wife ⇒ coveting his wealth; trapped in place of zinā ⇒ soon death; spending the night with another’s wife w/ husband present ⇒ entrusted with his house; reading “al-zāniyatu wa-l-zānī” ⇒ fornicator. Tag: DIRECT [IS-1] Muḥammad b. Sīrīn — Muntakhab al-Kalām fī Tafsīr al-Ahlām (attrib.). Vol. 2, p. 308 (entry under Khiyānah). n.d. (lib.eshia text). Eshia Library Quote: “…والخيانة الزنا…” Notes: Links “betrayal” symbol directly to zinā within Ibn Sīrīn’s manual; terse but explicit. Tag: DIRECT [NB-3] ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī — Taʿṭīr al-Anām, Bāb al-Khāʾ (“Khiyānah”). n.d. (shamela text). p. 111 (web page id /106). Shamela Quote: “(خيانة)… والخيانة تدل على الزنا.” Notes: Cross-entry corroboration inside the same work: betrayal ⇒ zinā. Useful for internal consistency. Tag: DIRECT [NB-4] ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī — Taʿṭīr al-Anām fī Taʿbīr al-Manām, Bāb al-Zāy (alt. online text). Vol. 1, p. 143–144. ketabonline.com Quote: “المرأة الزانية المجهولة خير… والزنا سرقة…” Notes: Parallel online edition confirming key lines of [N-1]; helps verify reading variants. Tag: DIRECT [NB-5] ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī — Taʿṭīr al-Anām, prolegomenon example. Vol. 1, p. 6. ar.lib.efatwa.ir Quote: “…دلت رؤياه على أن الزنا مستور كما أن السم مستور.” Notes: Not the “Zinā” headword, but uses zinā as an interpretive analogy: zinā’s hiddenness parallels poison’s. Tag: DIRECT Sources (full citations) ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī (d. 1143/1731). Taʿṭīr al-Anām fī Taʿbīr al-Manām. Bāb al-Zāy (“Zinā”), pp. 147–148 (site pagination). Al-Maktaba al-Shāmila online text. – Source pages: “ص147—Bāb al-Zāy” and “ص148—Bāb al-Zāy.” Shamela+1 ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī. Taʿṭīr al-Anām, Bāb al-Khāʾ (“Khiyānah”). Al-Maktaba al-Shāmila online text, p. 111 (web id /106). Shamela ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī. Taʿṭīr al-Anām, alternative online edition (Ketabonline), Vol. 1, pp. 143–144 (Bāb al-Zāy). ketabonline.com ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī. Taʿṭīr al-Anām, Prolegomenon, Vol. 1, p. 6 (example employing zinā). E-Fatwa/Fiqh School Library. ar.lib.efatwa.ir Muḥammad b. Sīrīn (d. 110/728, attribution). Muntakhab al-Kalām fī Tafsīr al-Ahlām, Vol. 2, p. 308 (entry Khiyānah: “al-khiyānah al-zinā”). Eshia Digital Library. Eshia Library Notes on variants & scope The Nabulusi material gives the most granular direct zinā sub-conditions (soliciting adulteress; known man’s wife; ḥadd applied; trapped in brothel, etc.). [N-1], [N-2]. Ibn Sīrīn’s explicit linkage appears under “Khiyānah” rather than a “Zinā” headword in the cited edition; still an explicit direct association. [IS-1]. Where modern aggregator sites repeat these lines, this report only cites the underlying classical texts. Term: Adultery Tradition: Scientific Research Synonyms & search terms actually used: adultery; infidelity; unfaithful; cheating; extradyadic; “partner cheating”; “dreamer infidelity”; “partner infidelity”; jealousy Last checked: October 2, 2025 Structured Interpretations Adultery (operationalized as “infidelity” in dreams studies) In a dream, Adultery/infidelity is associated with lower next-day intimacy and more conflict with one’s partner; researchers explicitly coded “infidelity by the dreamer” and “infidelity by the partner.” [S1] Seeing infidelity (self or partner) in a dream is linked to lower feelings of intimacy the next day, even after controlling for relationship traits. [S3] If one reports infidelity content in dreams, it correlates with higher romantic jealousy and lower relationship intimacy in waking life. [S2]
dictionary.source: Empirical social/ science (peer-reviewed studies)
Block label: <DIRECT ATTESTATION> Evidence Catalog [S1] Selterman, Dylan F.; Adela I. Apetroaia; Suzanne Riela; Arthur Aron — “Dreaming of You: Behavior and Emotion in Dreams of Significant Others Predict Subsequent Relational Behavior.” Social Psychological and Personality Science 5(1) (2014): 111–118. Abstract & Methods sections. DOI: 10.1177/1948550613486678. Accessible summary/PDF view: ResearchGate; journal record at SAGE. ResearchGate+1 Quote: “certain types of content (e.g., infidelity) and emotions (e.g., jealousy)… were associated with less intimate feelings and more conflict.” (Abstract) ResearchGate Quote: “coded… (e) presence of an extradyadic partner, (f) infidelity by the dreamer, and (g) infidelity by the dreamer’s partner.” (Methods) ResearchGate Notes: Two-week diary study; multilevel models controlled prior-day activity and attachment; establishes next-day associations. Tag: DIRECT [S2] Clarke, Jessica; Teresa L. DeCicco; Geoff Navara — “An investigation among dreams with sexual imagery, romantic jealousy and relationship satisfaction.” International Journal of Dream Research 3(1) (2010): 54–59. pp. 55, 58–59. URL (PDF): Heidelberg University Library. journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de Quote: “The present study… explored… infidelity (partner cheating or the target cheating)… Significant correlations were found… dream infidelity.” (p. 55, Summary) journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de Quote: “Those who report infidelity dream content… will have low relationship intimacy scores and high romantic jealousy.” (Results/Discussion) journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de Notes: Female undergraduate sample; used The Storytelling Method for dream meaning; multiple jealousy indices. Tag: DIRECT [S3] British Psychological Society Research Digest — “Be careful while you sleep – dreams of jealousy and infidelity spell relationship trouble.” (Jan 23, 2014). Summary of Selterman et al. 2014. URL: BPS Research Digest. BPS Quote: “Dreaming of infidelity by oneself or by one’s partner was associated with lower feelings of intimacy.” BPS Notes: Authoritative secondary synopsis; emphasizes persistence of effect after controls. Tag: DIRECT Sources [S1] Selterman, Dylan F.; Adela I. Apetroaia; Suzanne Riela; Arthur Aron. “Dreaming of You: Behavior and Emotion in Dreams of Significant Others Predict Subsequent Relational Behavior.” Social Psychological and Personality Science 5, no. 1 (2014): 111–118. DOI: 10.1177/1948550613486678. Journal record: SAGE; public PDF view and extracted text: ResearchGate. SAGE Journals+1 [S2] Clarke, Jessica; Teresa L. DeCicco; Geoff Navara. “An investigation among dreams with sexual imagery, romantic jealousy and relationship satisfaction.” International Journal of Dream Research 3, no. 1 (April 2010): 54–59. URN: nbn:de:bsz:16-ijodr-4728. PDF: Heidelberg University Library. journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de [S3] British Psychological Society (BPS) Research Digest. “Be careful while you sleep – dreams of jealousy and infidelity spell relationship trouble.” January 23, 2014. (Summary of Selterman et al., 2014.) BPS Notes on scope: All attestations above are from empirical psychology/dream science (diary studies/content-analysis) and use the scientific operational terms infidelity/cheating/extradyadic involvement as direct proxies for “Adultery” within this tradition. No non-scientific traditions are included.
A dream featuring sexual misconduct or adultery, according to Buddhist ethical teachings, typically signifies a grave unwholesome deed and portends unpleasant karmic consequences. This aligns with the Buddhist emphasis on avoiding such actions, which are consistently classified among the chief evils to be shunned. The presence of adultery or illicit sex in a dream suggests moral danger and potential future suffering if such actions are committed in waking life. This is because adultery is considered among "four evils the wise never praise," according to Buddhist teachings.
dictionary.source: Ethical Corpus (Pali Nikāyas & ; Tibetan doctrinal glosses)
Dreams depicting sexual misconduct are frequently associated with negative rebirths and hellish consequences in Buddhist narratives and commentaries, thus carrying heavy karmic weight. The motif often indicates punishments meted out to adulterers in the afterlife. For example, such dreams could presage rebirth in lower realms or the experience of significant suffering as retribution for past actions. Consequently, such a dream should be taken as a serious warning to refrain from immoral behavior.
dictionary.source: Ethical Corpus (Pali Nikāyas & ; Tibetan doctrinal glosses)
In a dream, a **motif of committing sexual misconduct/adultery** corresponds (by Buddhist ethical teaching) to **a grave unwholesome deed** and **portents of unpleasant karmic fruition**. *Buddhist sources consistently class adultery among the chief evils to be shunned.* [B1] If one sees **adultery or illicit sex** as a theme, it aligns with teachings that **adultery is among “four evils the wise never praise,”** thus signifying **moral danger** and **future suffering** if enacted. [B2] <However, a **sexual-misconduct motif** is also associated with **bad rebirths/hellish consequences** in narrative and commentarial materials (e.g., punishments for adulterers), indicating **heavy karmic weight**.> [B3]
dictionary.source: Ethical Corpus (Pali Nikāyas & ; Tibetan doctrinal glosses)
In dreams, *zinā* (adultery/fornication) commonly symbolizes betrayal, theft, or the acquisition of unlawful money. This interpretation aligns with the idea that the adulterer hides their actions like a thief, concealing their transgression from public view. Seeing *zinā* in a dream typically signifies deception or a violation of trust in waking life. If a person sees themselves committing *zinā*, it indicates a potential for engaging in dishonest dealings or illicit gains.
dictionary.source: ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī, Muḥammad b. Sīrīn
If one is led to a place of *zinā* in a dream and cannot escape, it portends an early death. This intense image represents entrapment in sinful behavior, with no way to return to righteousness. The inability to leave such a place may suggest being overwhelmed by worldly desires or harmful influences.
dictionary.source: ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī
If one sees an adulteress soliciting him in a dream, it means he will be enticed toward unlawful money. If one commits *zinā* with a known man's wife, it suggests a desire to unjustly acquire that man's wealth. On the other hand, if one spends the night with another man's wife and the husband does not object, the husband will entrust him with the affairs of his house.
dictionary.source: ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī
If one commits *zinā* in a dream and *ḥadd* (the divinely ordained punishment) is applied, it suggests increased strength and authority, especially for a ruler. This interpretation likely works on the principle of opposition; the dream’s harsh judgment in fact signifies something positive. Alternatively, if the dreamer is learned, it can signify increased religious knowledge.
dictionary.source: ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī
Seeing an unknown adulteress in a dream is considered a stronger and better omen than seeing a known one. This difference likely arises because the unknown figure is more easily reformed, whereas the known figure suggests fixed, habitual behavior. If one commits *zinā* with a beautiful young woman, this suggests that they are placing their money in a well-guarded place.
dictionary.source: ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī
Dreams involving sexual acts or nocturnal emissions are not inherently sinful, but their moral weight depends on the cause and the degree of inner consent. If a dream arises from natural bodily processes, such as an excess of eating or drinking, or simply from the body's constitution, there is no guilt associated. However, if the dream is driven by pre-existing lust or impure thoughts, a person should reflect on those desires and seek purification, recognizing the origin within themselves. Therefore, dreams that include sexual imagery can serve as a diagnostic tool reflecting one’s inner state and the need for spiritual refinement.
dictionary.source: Gregory Great (via Bede) & Thomas Aquinas
If a person experiences sexual acts in a dream that not only cause pleasure but also elicit internal consent resembling reality, they should acknowledge that the experience was involuntary and pray for divine assistance in suppressing such impulses. Even the slightest participation, though occurring during sleep, warrants seeking purification from God. This aligns with the principle that even subconscious desires can reflect an underlying spiritual weakness requiring divine intervention to quell. It’s crucial to remember that waking intentions heavily affect even the dreams that one experiences.
dictionary.source: Augustine
Dreaming of adultery, specifically "copulating with a forbidden woman," is surprisingly interpreted as a positive omen. This aligns with a broader Hindu tradition where dream symbols are often interpreted by opposition; something forbidden in waking life might signify good fortune in the dream realm. Specifically, dreaming of this act is seen as auspicious, belonging to a category of dreams that includes riding a bull or elephant, or climbing a mountain peak. Such dreams portend good results in the near future.
dictionary.source: Agni Purāṇa
The positive interpretation of "copulating with a forbidden woman" is further emphasized by its inclusion within a list of explicitly auspicious dream symbols. The dream symbol appears alongside other positive images, like seeing a white cloth and clear waters, all indicative of a favorable outcome. This categorization is significant because the same text dedicates a portion to explicitly inauspicious dream symbols. This context reinforces that, within the dream interpretation system of the Agni Purāṇa, dreaming of a "forbidden woman" is seen as beneficial.
dictionary.source: Agni Purāṇa
Dream interpretations in the Chinese tradition, as exemplified by Zhougong's Dream Interpretation, suggest that infidelity is often coded symbolically in dreams. These omens frequently involve disruption of order and boundaries. A central idea revolves around the sanctity of marriage and its potential violations, and dreams act as warnings or reflections of anxieties surrounding these breaches. The dream landscape reflects concerns about domestic harmony and the potential for secret liaisons to disrupt it.
dictionary.source: Zhougong Jie Meng (周公解夢)
Dreams involving damaged or shared garments signify betrayal and broken trust. If, in a dream, one's clothes are suddenly torn, it foretells infidelity on the part of the wife, symbolized by a "straying heart" (*妻外心*). Similarly, seeing another person wearing one's shoes indicates that the wife is engaged in a secret affair (*有私*). These scenarios suggest an intrusion upon one's property or position, reflecting the vulnerability and possessiveness inherent in relationships. The visual of disruption and replacement suggests a loss of control and stability.
dictionary.source: Zhougong Jie Meng (周公解夢)
Social and hierarchical dynamics impact the dream's message. If one dreams of sharing clothing with another person, it implies that a concubine or maid is involved in an illicit liaison (*妾私情*). A woman appearing with disheveled hair, in a dream, similarly indicates a secret affair (*有私情*). Hair is often a potent symbol of female propriety and order; thus, disarray suggests the violation of social norms. The dream, therefore, reflects underlying anxieties about social stability and adherence to prescribed roles and relationships.
dictionary.source: Zhougong Jie Meng (周公解夢)
Dreaming of adultery, whether committed by oneself or one's partner, often signifies a sense of unease or insecurity within the relationship. The presence of infidelity in a dream may be a reflection of lower feelings of intimacy and satisfaction in waking life. If a person experiences dreams with themes of infidelity, it could indicate heightened romantic jealousy and a diminished sense of connection with their partner. This suggests an underlying vulnerability or unmet emotional needs within the relationship dynamic.
dictionary.source: Empirical social/ science (peer-reviewed studies)
If the dream of adultery is accompanied by intense emotions like anger, betrayal, or profound sadness, this points to significant relational distress. Such dreams may indicate that underlying conflicts are close to the surface or that trust has been significantly compromised. The vividness and emotional intensity of the dream often correlate with the magnitude of the underlying issues. The dream might serve as a warning signal to address these problems before they escalate further.
dictionary.source: Empirical social/ science (peer-reviewed studies)
The interpretation of an adultery dream can shift depending on specific details within the dream itself. For instance, if the dreamer is the one committing infidelity, it might indicate a desire for something lacking in the current relationship, such as emotional fulfillment or excitement. Alternatively, if the partner is the one being unfaithful, it may stem from anxieties about the relationship's security and the partner's commitment. These contextual factors are important for understanding the dream's underlying message.
dictionary.source: Empirical social/ science (peer-reviewed studies)
Dreaming of adultery often signifies impending legal or moral trouble, or a potential loss of affection from one's spouse. It suggests a feeling of being unjustly ignored or oppressed, particularly by a husband. Specifically, if one dreams of committing adultery, it implies being arraigned for an illegal action. For a woman, dreaming of adultery suggests a failure to maintain her husband's affections, potentially due to overwhelming temper and spite. If a woman dreams of committing adultery with her husband's friend, it predicts being unjustly ignored by her husband and having her rights trampled upon. If she dreams of enticing a youth, it forewarns of danger of desertion and divorce due to open intrigue. For a young woman, it means abasement and low desires. Conversely, resisting such temptation in a dream is a positive omen, while yielding to it is negative.
dictionary.source: Gustavus Hindman Miller
The context of a dream can significantly alter the interpretation of adultery. For a man, seeing himself take a bath in a dream can also symbolize adultery. This aligns with the interpretation of a dream as something that can have multiple meanings depending on the environment and the actions within the dream.
dictionary.source: Gustavus Hindman Miller
Dreaming of adultery signifies potential trouble with the law or moral standing, possibly indicating a loss of affection from one's spouse or unjust treatment from a husband. Specifically, if one dreams of committing adultery, it is interpreted as facing accusations for illegal actions. For a woman, dreaming of adultery suggests she may lose her husband's love due to her temper and spite. This may also manifest as feeling unjustly ignored or having her rights trampled upon, particularly if the dream involves her husband's friend. If a woman dreams of enticing a youth into adultery, this suggests the possibility of desertion and divorce due to her scandalous behavior. For a young woman, such a dream indicates degradation and base desires, and should be resisted, not embraced.
dictionary.source: Gustavus Hindman Miller
Dreams involving bathing can also be connected to adultery. If a man dreams of taking a bath, this can symbolize the act of adultery itself. In these kinds of dreams, the setting or other characters involved serve as clues to the dreamer as to the meaning of the dream. These contextual dreams provide extra information for dreamers to better know how to understand the events of the dream.
dictionary.source: Gustavus Hindman Miller
Dreaming of adultery, whether committed by oneself or one's partner, generally signals a disturbance in the relationship. This can manifest as lower feelings of intimacy and increased conflict in waking life. If a person experiences infidelity in their dream, this can be indicative of underlying issues such as heightened romantic jealousy and reduced closeness with their partner. Furthermore, the mere presence of infidelity content in dreams suggests potential problems that extend beyond the dream state, impacting daily interactions and emotional connection.
dictionary.source: Empirical social/ science (peer-reviewed studies)
When adultery is a recurring theme in dreams, especially if accompanied by strong negative emotions, it indicates more deeply rooted challenges within the relationship. This potentially reflects a lack of trust, unmet emotional needs, or unresolved conflicts that intensify feelings of jealousy and insecurity. If a dreamer experiences intense feelings of betrayal or anger related to infidelity within the dream, this may foreshadow increased arguments and disconnection with their partner in the near future. The severity of these dreams often corresponds with the level of distress they evoke, suggesting a need for open communication and addressing underlying relational vulnerabilities.
dictionary.source: Empirical social/ science (peer-reviewed studies)
In a dream, a **nocturnal illusion** may arise “**from excess of eating or drinking; … from the superfluity or infirmity of nature; and sometimes from the thoughts**.” In such cases, guilt depends on the cause and interior consent; when from nature, it is “**not to be feared at all**.” :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Seeing that the emission followed gluttony, one **should refrain from offering** (if others can minister) but **need not refrain from receiving** Communion; if from mere natural causes, **no bar**. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} *
dictionary.source: * **Gregory Great (via Bede, *HE* I.27 / *Libellus responsionum*)** **Block label:** <FALLBACK: RELATED MOTIF> <End block> <Start block> **Sexual images s (consent vs. no consent)** If one sees **sexual acts** a that “**not only give pleasure, but even obtain consent, what very nearly resembles reality,**” sleeper on waking can discern that “**it was not we that did it,**” ask God to quell even these motions. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} *Dream Interpreter:* **Augustine, *Confessions* X.30** **Block label:** <FALLBACK: RELATED MOTIF> <End block> <Start block> **Nocturnal pollution (is it sin?)** If one experiences **nocturnal pollution** sleep, “**it has not character sin**” (there is no free judgment reason). It may be sinful ** its cause** (e.g., **gluttony**, inflamed **concupiscence**), but **“is not sinful, neither itself nor its cause,”** when cause is merely bodily/natural. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} *Dream Interpreter:* **Thomas Aquinas, *Summa Theologiae* II–II, q.154, a.5** **Block label:** <FALLBACK: RELATED MOTIF> <End block> <Start block> **Kinds s; when to observe them** “**There are six kind s. For sometime they proceed too much fulness or emptiness…**; sometimes **illusion**; sometimes **mystical revelation**.” Hence not all s should be “**observed**” (he warns against divinatory use), though some are revelatory. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} *Dream Interpreter:* **Gregory Great, *Dialogues* IV.48** **Block label:** <FALLBACK: RELATED MOTIF> <End block>
In a dream, **Adultery** represents legal/moral trouble, or loss of a spouse’s affection, or being unjustly ignored/oppressed by a husband. *(Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted — “Adultery” entry).* Seeing that **you commit Adultery** in a dream means **“you will be arraigned for some illegal action.”** [M1] If a **woman** dreams of Adultery, it means **“she will fail to hold her husband's affections, letting her temper and spite overwhelm her.”** [M1] If it is **with her husband's friend**, it means **“she will be unjustly ignored by her husband… [her] rights will be cruelly trampled upon by him.”** [M1] If **she thinks she is enticing a youth** into adultery, it means **“danger of desertion and [being] divorced for her open intriguing.”** [M1] For a **young woman**, it implies **“abasement and low desires.”** [M1] **Resisting** such temptation in a dream is **good**; **yielding is bad**. [M1] Bath (context predicting Adultery) Seeing that a man takes a bath in a dream can mean “adultery.” [M2]
dictionary.source: Gustavus Hindman Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted
is listed among good omens (“good augury”). (Agni Purāṇa, Svapna-adhyāya.) If one dreams of **copulating with a forbidden woman**, it is counted alongside other auspicious signs (e.g., riding a bull/elephant, climbing a peak) and thus portends good results. [AP-229.30–31]
dictionary.source: **Agni Purāṇa** Block label: **DIRECT ATTESTATION** <End block>
represents **betrayal**, or **theft**, or **unlawful money**. (al-Nabulsi, *Taʿṭīr al-Anām*, “Bāb al-Zāy”.) Seeing zinā in a dream means betrayal. [N-1] An unknown adulteress is better/stronger than a known one. [N-1] Zinā is theft, “for the adulterer hides like the thief.” [N-1] If one sees an adulteress soliciting him, he will be lured to unlawful money. [N-2] If one commits zinā and the ḥadd is applied, a ruler’s authority strengthens; if fit for office, he is appointed; if learned, he gains religious knowledge. [N-2] If one commits zinā with a beautiful young woman, he places his money in a well-guarded place. [N-2] If one commits zinā with a known man’s wife, he desires to take something from that man’s wealth. [N-2] If one is led to a place of zinā and cannot get out, he will die soon. [N-2] If one spends the night with another man’s wife while her husband does not object, that husband will entrust him with affairs of his house. [N-2] Reading in a dream “al-zāniyatu wa-l-zānī” (Q 24:2) indicates the dreamer is a fornicator, likewise for a woman. [N-2]
dictionary.source: ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī, Taʿṭīr al-Anām fī Taʿbīr al-Manām
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