Most established religions have their own symbols. In Christianity, for example, it is a cross symbolizing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. But the crescent and star are traditionally considered Muslim symbols. These religious signs began to be used in the design of architectural structures about a thousand years ago.
The story of the appearance of the symbol of Islam
The crescent began to be used as a symbol of Islam for a long time. Most often they decorated mosques. Religious scholars, however, still have not found a religious justification for the need to use such a symbol. Some researchers believe that the appeal to the crescent reflects the commitment of Muslims to the lunar calendar. A memorable symbol made it possible to highlight religious buildings among other buildings.
Scientists connect the introduction of the Muslim symbol with the events of the history of the Ottoman Empire. There is a legend according to which in the middle of the 15th century, Sultan Mohammed II, preparing for the attack of Constantinople, observed in the sky a unique phenomenon in the form of an inverted crescent with a nearby star. The Sultan considered this vision a good omen. Indeed, the next day he managed to make a successful assault on the city.
Over the years, the meaning of the symbol has changed somewhat. The crescent moon and the star located next to it began to symbolize the power of the supreme power, abundance and wealth. For this reason, these symbols of Islam began to be used in the national flags of some Muslim states, for example, Pakistan.
