Sacred Symbols:
There are no official Islamic Symbols. What you see today as symbols of Islam are actually remnants of past empires and modern Arab Nationalism. The most popular symbols of Islam include:
~ Star and Crescent
~ Shahadatain
~ Eight Pointed Star
~ Colour as symbols
~ Star and Crescent
~ Shahadatain
~ Eight Pointed Star
~ Colour as symbols
Star and Crescent:
Star and Crescent
This is the symbol most commonly associated with Islam. The origins of the star and crescent are somewhat unknown. However, it was the flag of the Ottoman Empire which was the dominant Muslim power for almost 700 years. Prophet Muhammad never designated the star and crescent as a symbol of Islam. This, like all other so called Islamic symbols came about centuries after he passed.
So now, most of the world still associates the star and crescent with Islam. Many Muslims also take the star and crescent is an Islamic symbol.
So now, most of the world still associates the star and crescent with Islam. Many Muslims also take the star and crescent is an Islamic symbol.
Shahadatain:
Shahadatain
Another popular symbol in Islam is the Shahadatain which means two Shahadas. The Shahada is the Muslim statement of faith. The Shahadatain is more representative of Islam than the star and crescent. The Shahada is the most basic belief in Islam. In order for a person to become Muslim, they must recite the Shahada.
Eight Pointed Star:
Eight Pointed Star
The eight pointed star is prevalent throughout most of the Muslim world. It can be seen on flags, mosques, and Qurans. Muslims have always used geometry and shapes to express themselves artistically. Muslims of the past used Arabic calligraphy and shapes to create beautiful Islamic designs. The 8 pointed star is a result of this.
Colours and Symbols:
Green and White
Certain colors have become very symbolic in Islam as well. The most prominent two colors are green and white. The color green has been associated with Islam for centuries. Allah mentions the color green in several verses in the Qur'an as the color of clothing in paradise. The Umayyad Caliphate had White flags while the Abbassid Caliphate had black flags.
Bibliography:
Islamic 2011, Islamic Symbols, Accessed 12 March 2013,
http://islamiclearningmaterials.com/islamic-symbols/
Islamic 2011, Islamic Symbols, Accessed 12 March 2013,
http://islamiclearningmaterials.com/islamic-symbols/