Nail

To drive a nail into a tree or into something made of wood in a dream signifies marriage; to drive the nail into things such as stone or concrete signifies an undertaking that will not come to pass; if the nail enters a hard object, it signifies accomplishing a difficult matter; the nail sometimes signifies a mediator and the reconciliation of those who are estranged.

To drive something into a place with a nail in a dream signifies the attainment of one’s purpose. To see oneself nailed by the ear or by another organ to a place signifies words that will be spoken against one, or something that will cause astonishment. It signifies that the person will deceive others.

Seeing a nail in a dream is interpreted in several ways. Whoever sees in his dream that he has found a nail will have a brother. Whoever sees that he has driven a nail into the ground, his brother will marry. Whoever sees that a nail has been driven into his back will have a well-mannered son, and he will become famous in this world.

According to Kirmani: Seeing a nail in a dream signifies steadfastness in the affairs of religion and the world. Whoever sees that he has in his hand a nail made of iron, copper, gold, silver, cast metal, bone, or wood, and drives it into a place, will either marry or acquire a faithful friend.

To see in a dream that the nail one has driven remains firmly and securely in its place signifies attaining one’s desire and the fulfillment of one’s wishes. Whoever sees that he has driven a nail into a board or a post asks a wicked and lying person to become faithful.

According to Cabir al-Maghribi: If the nail seen in a dream is made of iron, the affairs of the dreamer will go contrary to his wishes. If it is made of wood or bone, it signifies strength and a good condition.

Whoever sees that he has driven an iron nail in his hand into a place will have a son. This child will acquire knowledge and wisdom. Whoever sees that he has driven a nail of gold or silver will become wealthy and earn money through trade.

According to Abu Sa‘id al-Wa‘iz: Seeing a nail in a dream is interpreted as a great person of the state.

According to Ja‘far al-Sadiq: Seeing a nail in a dream is interpreted in four ways:

A brother,

A child,

A faithful friend,

Marriage.

According to some interpreters: Whoever sees that he has found a nail will, according to one possibility, have a brother. Whoever sees that he has driven a nail into a wall will be reunited with his brother and live together with him if they are not in the same place. Whoever sees that he has driven a nail into the ground, his brother will marry.

Whoever sees in a dream that a nail has been driven into his back will have a son who becomes a renowned man. According to another narration: Seeing a nail in a dream signifies the head of state.

What does seeing a nail in a dream mean? It signifies an army, soldiers, helpers, and counted coins. The nail signifies a man who serves as a means by which the people may hasten to attend to their affairs. The nail signifies marriage.

Whoever sees that he is driving a nail into something will marry. Many nails signify strength and benefit. Seeing nails in a dream signifies the removal of one’s anger. The nail also signifies people who associate with a corrupting community.

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.