Getting Lost

In a dream, the loss of something signifies a decrease in one’s portion; getting lost amidst a crowd signifies that one will benefit people through one’s knowledge and worldly means, and gain fame in their eyes.

Seeing a lost person in a dream signifies a stranger, or that the person will lose his virtues by devoting himself to the world; the loss of one’s goods or garments signifies losing them.

Whoever sees himself lost in a dream has surrendered himself to the course of events. This indicates that he must free himself from this weariness. It signifies that the person’s life will change.

To see in one’s dream that something belonging to him has been lost signifies that his name will be forgotten in that place; to see one of the members of one’s household become lost signifies sorrow and distress. To see that something precious to oneself has been lost signifies that one will suffer harm, and according to one report, it also signifies deliverance from distress.

To see oneself lost among a great crowd signifies failure to attain success in a matter one has undertaken. To see another person become lost in the crowd and sought by his companions is evidence that this person is fortunate, and that his fortune will open when he is found.

To see in one’s dream that a precious stone or one of one’s possessions has been lost signifies that an impending evil has been averted and that one has attained safety. According to another report: If a learned man sees in a dream that he is lost among the people, it signifies that the people will benefit from that scholar’s knowledge and that his fame will spread. Getting lost sometimes also signifies a deficiency in one’s portion.

For one who sees in a dream that some of his garments or his house has been lost, it signifies that the things he possesses will not depart from him. If a person sees in a dream that all his garments have been lost, it signifies that the evil destined to befall him will depart.

Ibn Sîrîn: Getting lost in a dream signifies being forgotten or concealing a secret. Suddenly disappearing may also signify deception.

Ibn Sîrîn: To see mortality in a dream signifies comprehending the transience of the world and turning toward the Hereafter.

Ibn Sîrîn: To see oneself lost in a dream signifies misguidance, straying from the truth, and heedlessness. Finding the way signifies guidance.

It provides early awareness; the person sees risks before they grow and can choose a more solid path.

Neglect, haste, untrustworthy people or uncontrolled behavior can increase the difficulty.

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