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Drowning

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Imam Ibn Sirin

2 translations
Hathurani tr.· p. 34

Drowning in the ocean of clean water suggests that the observer of the dream will "drown" in matters of sovereignty or government. But if the water is brackish or filthy it means he will encounter hardships which will cause ruin to him.

Al-Akili tr.· p. 130

Drowning in a dream means falling into sin and incurring the displea­ sure of God Almighty. Drowning in a dream also means entering hell-fire. If one dies of drowning in his dream, one should fear going astray or following innovations. Drowning in the sea, then floating in the process of trying to save oneselffrom death in a dream means indulging in the business of the world and .lvU lHN SEERIN'S forgetting about one's spiritual commitment. It also means attaining success in one's endeavors and gaining a strong foothold in one's business. If one does come out of the water alive in his dream, it means amending his life for the better and pursuing the correct course of serving one's religious life. If one sees himself after coming out of the water wearing a green garment in a dream, it means that he will pursue the path of knowledge and succeed in acquiring it. If one drowns and plunges to the bottom of the sea in a dream, it means that he will incur the wrath of someone in authority who will persecute him and cause him to perish. Drowning in a dream also means dying from an illness. Drowning in seawater in a dream means revival of one's faith in God Almighty. Drowning in freshwater in a dream means becoming extremely wealthy.

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