Between "Tidings of the Mail" and "Waiting Phobia".. A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Modern Communication 1. Introduction: The Phone.. The Black Box of the Human Psyche The phone is no longer just a communication tool; it has become an extension of the human body and memory. It holds our secrets, photos, relationships, and fears. In the dream world, this small device transforms into a "Gateway" between the dreamer and the external world. Seeing a phone carries a stark duality: "Connection" and "Disconnection." The ringing might be a call from the unseen, a warning of danger, or longing for an absent one. A broken screen is not just glass; it is a rift in relationships or the dreamer's self-image. A text message is a "document" that could be a decree of innocence or a verdict of guilt. In this massive reference, we decode technology, relying on Ibn Sirin (interpretation of letters/news), Al-Nabulsi (interpretation of connection/kinship), and Ibn Shaheen (interpretation of voice from behind a veil), to understand: Is your phone in a dream a bridge of love or a tool of anxiety? 2. General Interpretation (Analogy Method - Qiyas) Interpretation relies on the phone's primary function: transmitting speech and news. Analogy to Ibn Sirin (Imam of News): The phone is measured against the "Messenger" or "Harbinger." Ibn Sirin says: "Whoever hears a voice without seeing a person, if the speech is good, it is good; if evil, it is a warning." Thus, the phone is the "Voice of the Unseen." If the connection is clear, the news is certain truth. If static or cut off, it is rumors, false promises, or incomplete matters. The phone also symbolizes the "Absent One"; talking to someone implies hoping for connection. Analogy to Al-Nabulsi (Philosopher of Bonds): Al-Nabulsi views anything linking two things as a "Connection" (Silah) . The phone is the modern rope of connection. It interprets as kinship ties and strong social relations. A new phone is a new relationship or marriage (in-law bond). He links the phone to "Secrets" ; hiding a phone or whispering into it means keeping a secret or harboring a private matter (based on "Munajat" - secret conversation). Analogy to Ibn Shaheen (Scrutinizer of Speech): Focuses on "Tone of Voice" and "Message Content." A written message (SMS/WhatsApp) is stronger evidence than a call, as "Writing is a Document" that remains, while speech flies. He views the mobile phone as the "Dreamer's State in Movement"; a luxurious phone means dignity in travel and daily life; a broken one means disruption of endeavors. 3. Detailed Nuances: The Screen, The Ring, The Writing The Ringing (The Bell): An "Alert" to the heedless. Ringing while afraid is a reminder of a forgotten responsibility or deadline. Ignoring the ring is "Escaping" confrontation or missed opportunity. The Screen (The Mirror): A clear screen indicates clarity of future vision. A scratched screen indicates "confusion" in thoughts or wounded dignity (Al-Nabulsi). Writing a Message: Writing is "Planning." A long message means arranging life affairs or writing a will/reproach. Deleting a message indicates "Hesitation" and changing one's mind at the last minute. Incomprehensible Voice: Static, anxiety, and false news causing confusion without basis. 4. Positive Interpretation: Tidings of Connection Call from a VIP: A call from a king, manager, or scholar indicates elevation, promotion, and fame. It is a call of "Support." Finding a Lost Phone: Recovering identity, restoring a severed relationship, or discovering a missing truth (Analogy to finding lost property). New Phone: Marriage for the single, new position for the employee. A smartphone indicates facilitating complex matters with high speed. Charging the Phone: Full battery symbolizes "Recharging Spiritual Energy," high morale, and readiness to accomplish tasks. 5. Negative Interpretation: Disconnection and Silent Screens Broken Phone (Shattered Relations): A smashed screen or phone is "Severing Kinship," divorce, or irreparable financial loss. The "Channel" to the world is destroyed. Battery Dying (Burnout): Sudden shutdown indicates running out of energy, despair, bankruptcy, or stopping a project midway due to lack of resources. Wrong Number: Misunderstanding; placing trust in the wrong place or pursuing a path not meant for the dreamer. Spying on Phone: Being exposed or secrets revealed. If the dreamer is spying, they are pursuing others' faults (Ibn Sirin's view on spying). 6. Interpretation by Dreamer's State Single Woman: Message: Waiting for good news/engagement. Turning off: Desire for isolation. Broken Screen: Emotional disappointment or reputational damage. Married Woman: Husband's Call: Return from travel or harmony. New Phone: Pregnancy or valuable gift. Searching Phone: Jealousy/Suspicion disturbing marital peace. Pregnant Woman: Ringing: Birth approaching. Clear Voice: Safety of the newborn and hearing their cry. Taking Photos: Documenting happiness. Divorced Woman: Unknown Number: New life/opportunity. Ex-Husband: Calm call is closure/nostalgia; screaming is legal trouble. Deleting Messages: Erasing painful past. Man: Black Phone: Authority and influence. Selling Phone: Business loss or abandoning principles. Many Calls: Work pressure/responsibility. 7. Psychological Analysis (Freud & Jung) Freud (Emotional Substitute): Communication tools substitute "Physical Presence." Dreaming of phones reflects "Repressed Longing" for intimacy. No Answer: Feeling of Rejection. Repeated Calling: Obsession and desire for control. Jung (Telepathy & Collective Unconscious): The network represents the "Collective Unconscious" connecting humans. Call from Unknown: A message from the "Deep Self." Broken Phone: Disconnect between Consciousness and Unconscious (Denial). Nomophobia: Dreaming of losing the phone reflects real-world social anxiety and deriving self-worth from the virtual world, not the real self. 8. Complex Visions The Dead Calling: A truthful vision. If they advise, act immediately. If sad, they need prayer. If the line cuts, their deeds in the world have ceased. Phone Exploding: A great sedition (Fitna) or loud scandal (as it stores secrets). Explosion indicates psychological pressure reaching a breaking point. Message Not Delivered: Deep feeling of helplessness; trying to justify oneself to a loved one who refuses to understand (psychological barrier). Selfie: Narcissism, documenting the self, or self-deception (if using filters). 9. Modern Interpretations Blocking: "Social Death." Removing someone permanently from life. Likes: Seeking social validation/acceptance. Google Search: Confusion and seeking knowledge/solutions to complex problems. 10. Actionable Advice Kinship: If you dream of someone calling, call them in reality; they might need you. Secrets: If your phone is exposed, protect your privacy and secrets (change passwords symbolically and literally). Calm: If the phone breaks, don't panic. Take a "Digital Detox." Verify: Don't believe bad news heard on a dream phone immediately; interpretation may be opposite or require verification. 11. Conclusion The phone in dreams is the "Thermometer of Relationships." It tells you: Are your lines with people and God open? Or is there "Static"? Analogy teaches "News is Certainty," and Psychology warns of "FOMO." In short: Your dream phone is your heart; keep its battery charged with faith and its screen clear of grudges.