The introduction includes six sections

1. Definition of the Nafs (soul or self), as it is what sees the dreams 2. Definition of dreams 3. Types of dreams 4. Some of the dreams that were interpreted by the Prophet (Peace be upon him) or one of his Companions, seeking thereby blessings and offering evidence for some of the principles of dream interpretation 5. Etiquette for the dreamer and the interpreter. 6. Describing the things that dream interpreters pay attention to: likenesses (which is the main basis); similarities in wording; misreading and misspelling of words; change of vowels; breaking up words; reading words backwards; combinations of misreading, likenesses, making up words and changing vowels; implication; consequences; opposites; paying attention to sayings among the common folk; sayings and proverbs; evidence from the Qur'an and Hadeeth; poetry and its meanings; interpreting the wording to see what other meanings it may have; the number of letters; paying attention to the names of people whom the person sees in his dream; telling, derivation of names and signs. There are seventeen chapters, as follows: Chapter 1: Seeing the Creator, may He be glorified and exalted, and seeing the Prophets, the Siddeeqs and the righteous i n one's dreams Chapter 2: Seeing the heaven or sky; what is in it; what descends from it; what ascends to it and what happens in it; in one's dreams Chapter 3: Seeing the Jinn, air, the coming of night and day; and what happens in the air of rain, snow, cl ouds, thunder, lightning and rainbows. Chapter 4: The Earth, its mountains, minerals, rocks, pebbles, sand and dust Chapter 5: Gardens, trees, water and ships Chapter 6: Cities and what they contain Chapter 7: Animals I. Different types of animals A. Animals that walk 1. Animals found in the city Beneficial animals, such as horses, mules and so on. Non-beneficial animals, such as flies, ants and so on. 2. Animals found in the wilderness B. Animals that fly C. Animals that swim II. Interactions with animals Slaughter of animals; animals talking to humans; and so on. III. Liquids, parts and sounds Liquids that come out of animals; different parts of animals and their sounds. Chapter 8: The sons of Adam (i.e., humans) I. Their ages and colors ; the diffe rence between those that are known and those that are unknown, and male and female. II. Interpretation of each part of their bodies. III. What comes out of the son of Adam. Chapter 9: Food and drink I. Food Grains Meat Fruits Vegetables II. Drinks We end this chapter with mention of what is meant when things are very expensive or cheap, when sweet turns to sour and vice versa, and when good turns to bad and vice versa. Chapter 10: Clothing and furnishings This chapter also includes discussion offurnis hings, curtains, saddles and saddle blankets, jewellery, tents, etc. Chapter 11: Acts of worship and deeds of virtue Chapter 12: Tools and equipment I. Tools of war (weapons) Including various actions connected to war II. Saddlery (riding equipment) Equipment connected to riding and horsemanship. III. Entertainment and things that are connected to it Including singing and musical instruments. IV. Games Chess, etc. V. Household implements Household equipment, such as furniture, vessels and tools. VI. Tools for fire Including fuel, stoves and lamps. VII. Writing implements Pen and ink, etc. VIII. Gold and silver Including things that are made from them, such as jewellery and coins. IX. Hunting gear Including nets, arrows and so on. X. Implements for ea ting and craftsmen's tools. Chapter 13: Crafts and craftsmen This includes mention of kings, their followers and inner circles, and judges. Chapter 14: Marriage and related matters This includes a man's wife marrying someone else, divorce, jealousy, interpretation of adultery, homosexuality and lesbianism, and pregnancy and childbirth; as well as issues to do with other transactions and covenants. Chapter 15: Interpretation of miscellaneous things Includes a list of actions and themes that often occur in dreams. Chapter 16: Death and dying Including preparation and burial of the deceased, and issues pertaining to the grave. Chapter 17: The Hour and its portents Including signs that will precede and herald the coming of the Hour, and matters pertaining to the Hereafter. "May Allah grant us the best of this worldand the Hereafter by His Grace"Aameen.