SYMBOLS OF ISLAM
CALLIGRAPHY
CALLIGRAPHY Mohammed (pbuh) forbid the creation of religious sculptures, statues, pictures(art work) M. felt it was idolatrous to direct your worship towards such things This ornate form of writing took the place of religious art work The Koran (Qur’an) is written using calligraphy
CRESCENT MOON AND STAR
CRESCENT MOON AND STAR Crescent moon was a symbol in the Middle East long before Islam 339BCE the light from a crescent moon saved the city of Byzantium (Istanbul) from a night attack by Philip of Macedon In 1299, Sultan Oman had a dream that the light from a crescent moon stretched across the world (spread of Islam)
CRESCENT MOON AND STAR The star has long been a symbol in many cultures It is believed to have been accepted around 1793 5 points of the star = the 5 Pillars unoffical
SUFI SYMBOL
SUFI SYMBOL Heart should strive to reach up to Heaven Crescent moon and star indicate Islamic connection “Where your treasure is, there your heart shall go and stay also.”
THE COLOUR GREEN Mohammed’s (pbuh) favourite colour = good luck