Seeing a chain signifies a long-lived woman and lawful wealth. At times, a chain signifies being intimidated.
Being bound with a chain signifies sorrow and grief.
Seeing a chain around one's neck, if one is unmarried, signifies marrying an ill-mannered and bad-tempered woman.
Being chained by the hands and feet to a post signifies sorrow, hardship, grief, and distress.
Seeing a chain also signifies stagnation and difficulty in one's affairs.
Seeing a silver watch chain signifies accumulated wealth, a servant, benefit, and provision.
Abu Sa'id al-Wa'iz said: Seeing oneself seized and put in shackles signifies severe distress and calamity.
Seeing one's hands chained to one's throat signifies stinginess.
Seeing a chain around one's neck and being dragged away signifies hypocrisy and strife.