Encyclopedia

To see an encyclopedia in a dream signifies the presence of a person who pontificates on every matter with a shallow store of knowledge and approaches affairs superficially.

To see oneself selling an encyclopedia in a dream is evidence that one shall attain an academic career.

To see encyclopedias cast aside in a dream is interpreted as possessing knowledge. Therefore, it means that you shall pass your life in great comfort and prosperity.

To see oneself opening an encyclopedia and leafing through it in a dream is interpreted as making great progress in the field of science.

To see oneself purchasing an encyclopedia in a dream signifies that, if you are a student, you shall be successful; if you are a civil servant or a laborer, your superiors are pleased with you; if you are a merchant, you shall conclude agreements with foreign companies for the development of your trade; and if you are a housewife, you are striving to acquire additional knowledge concerning household affairs.

To see oneself tearing encyclopedias in a dream signifies that you shall no longer attach as much importance as before to a matter in which you believe.

Ibn Sirin: To read in a dream any reference work, Qur'anic commentaries, or compilations of hadith signifies that the person shall rectify his conduct and thoughts and walk upon the straight path. To read the books of religious scholars or books concerning the scientific disciplines signifies acquiring knowledge and benefiting from it. To read books of history or magazines signifies drawing near to the men of government. To read books concerning logic, eloquence, or the science of exposition signifies working in the field of wondrous knowledge and discoveries.

It can be read as a sign of easing, receiving support, gaining morale, or a fruitful development.

Underestimating opportunities, succumbing to comfort, or being late may reduce the positive effect.

In the interpretation, the themes of work and responsibility, emotional life, success and reputation, the emotional tone in the dream and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.