Dreaming of Arms, Weapons Etc.

Generally speaking, arms, firearms, ammunition and all other weapons-primitive or modern-symbolise power, strength, honour, superiority, vicotyr and grandeur for the persons who sees them in his dream.. He will acquire these according to his intellect and popularity. Any modifications and improvements in them denote added honour, power and strength.

Theft or Destruction of a Weapon : If a person sees his weapon as stolen or snatched from him or broken or ruined it denotes the weakening of his power and strength. The same is the case. Where the weapon is given away as a gift or sold or thrown away or loaned to someone.

A Sword or Bow or Spear in the Hand : Armed with or using any of the above against someone means a person will soon wield power and strength.

Killing Someone Using a Sword : This is interpreted as quarrelling with that person and hurting his feelings through tongue-lashing.

Striking Someone with a Spear : it Symbolises his writings in books and journals.

Injuring Someone with a Spear : It means the injured person will attain benefit through help and assistance.

Club : Striking someone with a club or walking stick or any weapon that is bent like a walking stick means that the victim will be involved in some difficulty that causes injury and damage.

Inflicting Injury : In injury is inflicted on someone, the injured person will be harmed by the one inflicting the injury and he will be humiliated to the extent of the wound.

Cutting a Limb : Cutting and separating someone's limb such as the head, hand, feet means a quarrel is imminent between the one who does this and the person whose limb had been cut. The same is the interpretation if his flesh is cut.

Receiving an Unsheathed Sword : if a person sees himself as receiving an unsheathed (naked) sword and he lifts it above his head but does not strike with it, it means he will wield such power as will make him popular; or he will father a very beautiful girl.

Regarding the above dream only Imaam Kirmani (RA) says that a son or brother will be born in the home of the dreamer.

A Broken Sword in a Sheath : If a persons dreams that a sword is given to him in its sheath and it breaks in the sheath it means his son will die while it is in its mother's womb.

A Sword in a Broken Sheath : If a person dreams that a sword is given to him in a broken sheath then the mother will die but his son will be saved.

A Sword with a Broken Handle : The father, paternal uncle or their equivalent will die.

A Sword with a Good or Defective Handle : Similar defect or good will become apparent in the father, uncle or their equivalent.

The Broken Point of a Sword : A person's mother, paternal grandmother, maternal aunt or some lady equal in status to any of these will die.

Wielding an Unsheathed Sword : Imaam Ja'far (RA) says that anyone who sees himself as wielding a naked sword means he will speak out freely against the people and their affairs. And if he strikes someone with the sword but neither does he bleed nor the victim it means he will speak out openly against them. But if the victim bleeds in such a manner that the striker's body becomes soiled with his blood it means that in real life the victim will speak out freely against him or the striker will obtain unlawful wealth from him.

The Sword-belt hanging from the Neck : If a person sees a sword-belt handing from his neck in such a manner that the sword hangs on the ground, it means he will wield power proportionate to the length of the sword. But will at the same time be incapable of discharging his duties as a result of his weakness.

But if the sword is short (and it does not touch the ground) due to the shortness of the belt, it means he will relinquish his power due to his dislike for it.

If the belt is cut it means he will lose control of his power or be absolved from his duties.

A Painted Sword : If a person sees his sword painted it means his words will hold no weight.

A Blunt Sword : No words will affect him in any way.

Spear : if other weapons are seen together with a spear it symbolises power and superiority and that his instructions will be carried out.

If no other weapons are seen with a spear then provided the spear has a point, a son or brother will be born in his home. And if it has no point then provided he is familiar with such a spear, only daughters will be born in his home. Seeing any excellence or defect in such a spear represents a similar excellence or defect in him.

A True Story : Aboo Ammaarah Attayyaan (RA) reported to us that he revealed a dream of his to Imaam Muhammad bin Sireen (RA) that it was as if he had seen a separ or lance in his hand. The Imaam asked whether he had seen the point of the lance or not. He said no. Upon this he said: “Had you seen the point, a son would have been born to you. But now you will have female issues only.” He pondered for a moment, then said: “ In all, twelve daughters will be born to you”.

(After many years) it is reported from Muhammad bin Yahya that when he revealed the above incident to Abul Waleed (RA) the latter laughed saying: “I am the son of one of them. I have eleven maternal aunts and Aboo Ammaarah Attayyaan was my grandfather. May Allah shower His blessings upon him and us and all the Muslims.”

A Bow and Arrow : A bow with an arrow about to be shot (but not shot) symbolises power and strength; or a son or brother will be born to him.

A Bow in its Cover : His wife is pregnant with a male issue in her stomach.

A Broken Bow : it is an omen that either he or his son or his brother will lose respectability and honour.

Discarding a Bow : If a person sees himself as throwing away his bow it means he will lose his respectability and honour. Some say he will undertake a journey and will return safely if the bow-string doe not break. If it breaks he will remain at his destination.

Shooting with a Firearm : If a person sees himself as shooting someone with a firearm it means he will abuse and humiliate the person whom he shot.

Shooting an Arrow : Shooting an arrow means speaking out against evil. The extent to which the arrow penetrates decides the extent to which his words will have effect.

Shaping an Arrow : It symbolises honour and superiority. Or the birth of a brother or son. Or marriage which will be a means of a son being born to him.

Confiscating a Bow from Another : If a person sees himself struggling with another in an effort to confiscate a bow from him but without success it means matters will become confusing and difficult for the person who is associated with such a bow. Such a person may be the king, a brother or son.

Armour, Helmet Etc. : Armour, coat of mail*helmet, shield, flag etc, is seen in the dream means protection just as protection is sought through forts and shields. Also, victory, superiority and power will be acquired.

(*A suit of armour made of linked metal rings or overlapping plates.)

Shield : If seen together with a weapon it means protection against enemies. If seen alone it means he is an upright man who will afford protection to his brothers against evil and all sorts of harm.

Whip : A person will become a guardian to charitable trusts, small fortunes and the like.