Source: The Great Interpretation of Dreams (Ibn Sirin)
A lantern in a dream is the custodian of the house, the scholar of the town, or a righteous son. Its light indicates righteousness in religion and worldly life. Its extinguishing indicates the death of the one it represents or the loss of a blessing.
Source: Perfuming Humanity in the Expression of Dreams (Al-Nabulsi)
A lantern indicates a righteous son, a righteous wife, or a good life. A bright lantern light indicates abundant sustenance and relief.
Source: Signs in the Science of Expressions (Ibn Shaheen)
A lantern is interpreted as knowledge, guidance, and faith. Whoever sees himself lighting a lantern will be blessed with a scholarly son or will repent from his sins.