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The typology of categorization of dreams in Arabic literature of dream interpretation is noted for it close adherence to orthodox theological categories, and assumes an intimate relationship between dreaming and conventional expressions of devotional religious piety. Traditional Arabic books of dream-interpretation were composed by theologians.
[11] [12] However, the symbol only came into widespread use after it was associated with the Ottoman Empire, who took it from being the symbol of Constantinople after their takeover of the city. [13] [14] By extension from the use in Ottoman lands, it became a symbol also for Islam as a whole, as well as representative of western Orientalism.
Jung cautioned against blindly ascribing meaning to dream symbols without a clear understanding of the client's personal situation. He described two approaches to dream symbols: the causal approach and the final approach. [38] In the causal approach, the symbol is reduced to certain fundamental tendencies.
Iain R. Edgar has researched the role of dreams in Islam. [58] He has argued that dreams play an important role in the history of Islam and the lives of Muslims, since dream interpretation is the only way that Muslims can receive revelations from God since the death of the last prophet, Muhammad. [59] According to Edgar, Islam classifies three ...
Experts share that dream meanings can vary based on the person having them—their past, present, future, hopes and fears all come into play. But they can provide some generalizations. Consider ...
From free falling through the sky or your teeth falling out, these dream symbols mean something: ... RELATED: Common dreams and their meanings: Show comments. Advertisement. Advertisement.
bears a star and crescent and the green represents Islam [7] Flag of Iran the center emblem is a stylized form of the Arabic word Allah and its five parts represent the Five Pillars of Islam ; the red and green bands bear the Takbir [ 8 ]
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