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Question by Joanna
Submitted on 2/27/2004
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I would like to learn why Islam's symbol is a star and a moon .

Answer by Samia
Submitted on 3/10/2004
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Joanna, I was wondering the same thing, actually. I have been told that the moon and star is a Pagan symbol, and I would like an answer/explanation. I do not see why Islam should have a symbol to begin with. Is the moon and star officially a part of Islam? What does it represent exactly?

Answer by Sumaiyah
Submitted on 4/20/2004
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From my research, the star and moon was before Islam. When a land, I forget which, was conquered, the ruler liked the symbol the people had, and kept it. that land became muslim land. from then on, it has been associated with islam, but has no roots in islam, but preIslam.

Answer by saddam hussein
Submitted on 5/10/2004
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you all suck i will kill you all

Answer by Mr_Peepers
Submitted on 5/12/2004
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Yeah too bad we caught you!

Answer by Abdul
Submitted on 5/13/2004
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Midori, i love you

Answer by Imran Khan
Submitted on 5/15/2004
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this link has a good explination: http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa060401a.htm

Answer by wee
Submitted on 9/6/2004
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will u please tell me why there's a star and moon thing

Answer by elle
Submitted on 10/12/2004
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MY NECK MY BACK MY PUSSSY N MA CRACK

Answer by oriolabadmus@yahoo.com
Submitted on 12/7/2004
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Assalam Alaikum, Moon and Star has nothing to do with Islam. We only know about few chapters in the Qur'anthat dealt with star and moon and sun. To me they are symbols adopted by man for locational and historical explanations. Sun, moon and star are God given sources of lights and other energy. Qur'anhas been explicit about all these Allah creations. Pity I could not make reference to any research work on this question but to me it does not disturb my being a Muslim. Do you worship moon, sun and star? I do not think it is compulsory for the symbol star and moon should be on the mosque.

Answer by Niso
Submitted on 2/12/2005
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Hi you all. I recently talked to a Muslim person. I am making a movie where the Muslim symbol is to play a big role. I told him this, and said I was going to use the Star and Moon symbol for Islam, but he said that it isn't really the symbol for Islam. I am confused here, what is the real symbol for Islam?

Answer by jack
Submitted on 2/17/2005
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I am wondering the same thing actually about the Islam symbol. Also any other main religion(except Christianity) symbols as well. Let me know if you have found any. cheers XXXXX

Answer by dragon god
Submitted on 4/21/2005
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The five points of the star stand for the five pillars of islam

Answer by Maria
Submitted on 4/25/2005
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I think that your question was a very good one and this link has very good answers/explinations

Answer by Destory Non-Belivers Of Islam
Submitted on 4/30/2005
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Haters, You Will Be A Muslim Soon..Just Watch.

Answer by some-guy
Submitted on 6/22/2006
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siob, shut the hell up ppl are tryin 2 talk bout islam here dude, go back to ur bottle now....

Answer by LiVIN hALaAl!!!
Submitted on 10/11/2006
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AstugfiruAllah !.U LT AINT GOT NO LIMITS SHUT UR TRAP IF U AINT GT SUMIN RYT 2 SAY! FIND A CHAVY PATHETIC KUFAR SYT DAT U CAN REP!!!!!

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Answer by yangya
Submitted on 5/13/2005
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Answer by Monica
Submitted on 5/17/2005
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I think it is interesting tht he Islam's symbol is the star and the moon.The internet gave a good explanation!

Answer by www.whitehousepunk.com
Submitted on 6/1/2005
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suck my balls yo

Answer by Fulanita Perez
Submitted on 11/23/2005
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I want to know what the islam simbol sombolizes. I am spanish not english so if my english is not GREAT imsorry, please forgive me. Ok, i just want to know the answer to my question and if it could be possible, I would like toknow the simplest answer. Thank You

Answer by katy
Submitted on 11/30/2005
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hello this is so awesome...i dont get it tho..buh byee

Answer by Liara
Submitted on 12/12/2005
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Legend has it that Osman, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, dreamed of a crescent moon stretching across the earth. He took this as a good oman and decided to use the symbol to represent his dynasty. Some say that the five points on the star stand for the Five Pillars of Islam, but in my opinion, that's very unlikely. If you really look, you'll notice that many countries omit the use of the star and simply use the crescent moon. I hope that this has been helpful!

Answer by Ellys
Submitted on 1/15/2006
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it symbolizes the moon and stars

Answer by bum + toto
Submitted on 2/8/2006
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Answer by Go Away
Submitted on 2/14/2006
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It is a Byzantine Symbol.

Answer by Omar
Submitted on 4/6/2006
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You guys are hilarious.

Answer by fazlin & aqeelah
Submitted on 6/20/2006
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every religeon has a symbol and the muslim one is the best. you just jealous that you can't have it!!!!!!!we would like to know what your religeon symbol is because we don't think you have one either so stuff you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by oakesy
Submitted on 10/16/2006
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i love u !!!!!!!!!!!!!! kill all of thm!!

Answer by v.concerend
Submitted on 11/9/2006
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i totally agree...why is there a moon and a star to represent the Islam faith. is God not mightier than the moon and the stars put together. why would he then use that which is below him to symbolize and represent Him. if the symbol goes back before Islam itself, why is it that when Muhammad destroyed all the other gods and stuff associated with it he left one and certain symbols were kept. why is it that certain things that are practiced in Islam link back to the same practices, practiced by the Arab pagans. just a few questions need to be answered pls

Answer by mini me
Submitted on 1/6/2007
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this symbol reprisents islam

Answer by taher shetabi
Submitted on 2/4/2007
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the cresent and star represent the angle gabreal and the prophet mohammed peace and blessings be upon him. may Allah guid you in your fight against ignorance