The Transformation of Things and Beings

In a dream, seeing beings change from the state by which they are known into another state—for example, seeing a church turn into a mosque, or a dry tree turn into a fruit-bearing tree—is interpreted as the changing of the conditions of those who possess rank, and, in proportion to the change witnessed by the dreamer, as the world turning from good to evil or from evil to good.

Seeing oneself in a dream, while being young, as having passed the age of fifty, with one’s hair and beard turned white, is interpreted as rectitude in religion and an increase in one’s dignity and honor.

There is no good in seeing oneself as a child. For such a person falls into ignorance by following his lower self, though he does not harm people.

If a young woman sees in her dream that she has become old, her religion and worldly condition will be good.

Whoever sees an old woman as young will become rich if he is poor. If the world has turned away from him, it will turn back toward him. If he is ill, he will find recovery from his illness.

Whoever sees in a dream that he has grown taller will have a long life. He will attain wealth, property, and children.

Whoever sees that he has become shorter will sell his house, his animal, or anything else from which he derives benefit.

Whoever sees one of his natural features diminished will suffer diminution in his worldly affairs.

Whoever sees in a dream that his body has turned into the body of an animal, and that the animal is a lion or a predatory beast, will oppress someone weaker than himself.

Whoever sees himself flying with wings will travel with honor and authority, to the extent that he has risen above the ground.

Whoever sees his body transformed into things made of clay, such as a pitcher, cup, or the like, will have a long life.

Whoever sees in a dream that he himself is a bridge and that people pass over him will become a great ruler, or the friend or assistant of such a person, or a learned man to whom people will turn regarding their affairs.

Seeing oneself transformed into a monkey or an animal resembling a monkey is interpreted as the cessation of blessings.

Whoever sees himself transformed into a bird is a wandering and continual traveler upon the earth. His livelihood will likewise resemble that of that bird.

Whoever sees himself transformed into wild animals will separate from the community of the Muslims.

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 success and reputation, work and responsibility, health and body, spiritual signs, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.