Transcript symbols of islam - Benoit`s Religion Classes

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