Islamic Interpretation
If someone sees himself as a shop owner in a dream, seated among his goods, issuing instructions, and engaging in buying and selling, it indicates holding authority or leadership within his profession. If the dreamer is not a trader yet sees himself carrying tools of trade such as scales or scoops, it signifies balance and stability in his financial affairs. Merchants in dreams also symbolize travel, the arrival of news, profits, or attaining a distinguished rank. A merchant may further represent extravagance or neglect of certain religious duties prescribed by God Almighty. A female merchant seen in a dream represents an adversary. (Also see Grain merchant)