Islamic Interpretation
In a dream, returning merchandise to a merchant symbolizes obstruction and wrongdoing in worldly dealings, representing a highway robber, a thief, or someone who interferes with trade and disrupts the flow of lawful commerce. It also points to delaying a traveler, hindering people’s affairs, neglecting established rules, or showing carelessness and disregard toward the law, serving as a warning against dishonest behavior, injustice, and actions that block others from reaching their rightful goals or livelihoods.