1. SYMBOLS OF ISLAM

2. CALLIGRAPHY

3. 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

4. CRESCENT MOON AND STAR

5. 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)

6. 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
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7. SUFI SYMBOL

8. 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.”

9. THE COLOUR GREEN
Mohammed’s (pbuh) favourite colour
= good luck