Islamic Interpretation
Pillars (Cornerstone, House). In a dream, a pillar symbolizes one’s wife, livelihood, stability, and financial support, as pillars are what uphold and protect a structure. Seeing, holding, or honoring the Black Stone of the Kaaba in a dream signifies loyalty and allegiance to a ruler, sincere repentance from sins through the guidance of a righteous Imam, or affection expressed toward one’s child, spouse, or a close and trusted companion. It may also indicate service within governmental or public affairs. Touching the Black Stone in a dream denotes adherence to religious guidance and learning directly from a respected Imam of the Arabian Peninsula, while seeing the Black Stone itself can be a sign of being granted the opportunity to perform the pilgrimage. Cutting or carving into the Black Stone in a dream reflects arrogance of opinion and a desire for others to follow one’s personal views rather than established guidance. Seeing pilgrims searching for the Black Stone and failing to find it suggests self-righteousness, believing oneself correct while viewing others as misguided, or possessing knowledge that is concealed from people. Touching the Black Stone again emphasizes following the teachings of a recognized Imam from among the Arabs of the Hijaz. Seeing the Black Stone turned into a personal fortress or castle signifies innovation in religion and deviation from the established path. Swallowing the Black Stone in a dream indicates corruption of belief, manipulation of religious authority, and misleading others through distorted knowledge or influence. (Also see Black stone, Kaaba)