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In 339 BC the city of Byzantium, (later known as Constantinople and then Istanbul), won a decisive battle under a brilliant waxing moon which they attributated to their patron Goddess Artemis whose symbol was the crescent moon. In honor of Artemis the citizens adopted the crescent moon as their symbol. When the city became the Christian Constantinople in 330 AD, Constantine also added the Virgin Mary's star on the flag. When the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453, they adopted the city's existing flag and symbol.
The star and crescent historically was a symbol of the Ottoman Empire, but later became associated with Islam in general. Now its popularity among Muslims makes it comparable to the Christian cross and the Star of David. Many Muslim nations such as Pakistan use it on their national flag, as does the secular Republic of Turkey, the successor state to the Ottoman Empire.(wiki) |
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I don't think we should use the crescent on the forum banner, my reasons being obvious Salams |
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The star and crescent historically was a symbol of the Ottoman Empire, but later became associated with Islam in general. Now its popularity among Muslims makes it comparable to the Christian cross and the Star of David. Many Muslim nations such as Pakistan use it on their national flag, as does the secular Republic of Turkey, the successor state to the Ottoman Empire.(wiki) |
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The flag of Pakistan has nothing to do with above theory. Infact the flag was designed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
The flag of Pakistan is dark green in colour with a white bar, a white crescent in the centre and a five-pointed star. The significance of the colour and symbols used in the Pakistan Flag is as follows: The white and dark green field represents Minorities & Muslim majority, respectively. The crescent on the Flag represents progress. The five-rayed star represents light and knowledge. Just because 1000s year before crescent was used, it doesnt attaches us to that history. btw why paten history? I appeal not to modify the banner. |
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BTW bro Zayd do you belief in traditional 5times prayers, mosques and Kabba? Im asking because many so called God/Quran aloners dont, if you are one of them it explains your point. Because many mosques hold crecent sign. |
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do you mind if we raise a poll between all of us to seek removing the crecesnt or not? |
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Cresent doesnt represent Allah, it is a sign like everything we observe around signs to a Creator for believers. I donot believe it has anything to do with Islam. |