Merchant dream meaning is explained below using 2 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin
Ifone sees himself as a store owner, sitting in his shop, surrounded with his merchandise, giving orders, buying and selling in a dream, it means a commanding post in his own field.
If the person is not a businessman, but still sees himself in a dream carrying some trade tools such as a scale, a scoop, etcetera, it means financial balance in his life. Merchants in a dream also represent travel, news, profits or a high position.
A merchant in a dream also may represent a spendthrift, or negligence of several religious obligations set by God Almighty.
A woman merchant in a dream represents an enemy.
(Also see Grain merchant)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin
Interpretation 2 — Tyler Wolfe
Symbolic of buying, selling, and making a profit, Ezek. 27:3
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe