Animal Sounds

The neighing of a horse signifies criticism from a noble man. Theneighing of a mule signifies difficulty from a difficult man. The bellowingof a bull signifies falling into temptation or confusion. The groaning ofthe camel is indicative of blessed travel and profitable business. Thebleating of a ewe signifies a favor from a prominent person, and thebleating of a ram or lamb signifies happiness and a good yield. Theroar of a lion signifies fear of an oppressive ruler. The meow of thecat is indicative of trouble from thieving servants. Birdsong signifiesintimacy with a beautiful slave woman. The cry of a fox signifies troublefrom a liar. The barking of a dog is indicative of regret for wrongdoing. The snorting of a pig signifies prevailing over an ignorant enemy andobtaining his wealth. The squeak of a mouse is indicative of fear of athief. The cry of a jackal is indicative of the voices of worshippers, thepoor and those who are in prison. The roar of a leopard signifies thewords of an oppressor. And the call of a swift or swallow is indicativeof listening to exhortation. The sound of the pigeon signifies a woman who reads Qur'an. The cry of the ostrich is indicative of employing a brave servant. Thecroaking of a frog is indicative of getting involved in a serious matter. This chapter was transmitted from Kitaab al-Ishaarah but I do not knowon what basis they came up with these interpretations. It is probablybased on experience or is based on the shape of the face.