Seeing a pillar in a dream is interpreted as religion. This dream is also a sign of the five daily prayers. For prayer is the pillar of religion. If a person sees a pillar come down from the sky, it signifies the kindness and generosity of Allah Most High.
Ja'far al-Sadiq said: Seeing a pillar is interpreted in three ways: a) a man true in his words and deeds, b) a true and beautiful word, c) a high and lofty rank...
Ibn Sirin also interpreted the pillar dream in the same way.
Seeing many pillars erected from the earth toward the sky is a sign of many scholars in that place who spread and strengthen Islam.
Seeing a pillar collapse signifies the death of the governor or a high official of that land.
Seeing a pillar sometimes signifies a trustworthy person on whom one relies. The pillars seen in a dream are also people who ward off harmful things and who are relied upon in important matters.
Seeing oneself own many pillars is a sign of dominion, blessing, and gaining people's trust. A scholar owning pillars signifies devout people and students who will gather around him.
Seeing a mosque pillar bent and about to fall is interpreted as the commands of the head of state not being obeyed. The pillar dream is also interpreted as a father, a child, wealth, property, a partner, an animal, and a wife.
Seeing oneself become a pillar signifies that one's appointed time is near and that one's body will be buried between two pillars.
Seeing a column made of marble signifies useful and honorable wealth or a good woman.
Seeing a pillar of wood, earth, lime, or something else is a sign of the value of the house, of one who serves the people of that house, and of the one who carries the burden of the house and is like its pillar. Kirmani said: Seeing an iron pillar in one's hand signifies being strong and powerful in one's work and speech. If a person sees a pillar erected from the earth toward the sky whose top cannot be seen, it is a sign of keeping company with one of the scholars of Islam. It has been said: Seeing oneself lean on the base of a pillar, buy the base of a pillar, or be given one as a gift signifies marrying an old woman. Sometimes the pillar dream signifies the strength of religion and belief.