Seeing oneself as a merchant signifies success in trade.
Seeing a merchant signifies gain, benefit, high rank, honor, and dignity. At times, seeing a merchant signifies shortcomings and deficiencies in acts of worship made obligatory by Allah Most High, such as pilgrimage, jihad, fasting, prayer, and Friday prayer.
Seeing a merchant selling goods signifies lawful provision and good earnings.
Seeing oneself become a merchant signifies goodness, benefit, and high position. If a merchant who is not among the prominent people sees in his hand instruments of trade such as measures and scales, it signifies safety from poverty and need.