Having nails so long that they may break: The dreamer is abusing his power to such an extent as to ruin everything. Treating something with one ~ nails: Swindling. Filing or smoothing one ~ nails: The dreamer is paying the zakat-Muslim religious dues- on Eid-ul-Fitr-the Bairam feast- . An old man ordering the dreamer to polish his nails: For his endeavours to succeed the dreamer should take care of his appearance and preserve his prestige. Any ailment in the nails: Waning power and decaying piety and livelihood. Having no nails: The dreamer is bankrupt. All nails being broken or turning green without any dye: Death is near.