List of flags with Islamic symbolism

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List of flags inscribed with Islamic symbolism

This list exclusively includes the official flags of administrative bodies or territorial jurisdictions, representing current or former territories, states, counties, and provinces.

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Flag Entity Dates used Religious characteristics
Afghanistan Afghanistan 2021–present (unrecognized) Shahada[1]
Algeria Algeria 1962–present Star and crescent, green color symbolizes Islam[2]
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan 1991–present Green stands for Islam, the crescent moon is also an Islamic symbol[3]
Ba'athist Iraq Ba'athist Iraq 1991–2003 Takbir[4]
Bahrain Bahrain 2002–present Five points represent the Five Pillars of Islam[5]
Brunei Brunei 1959–present Crescent moon[6]
Comoros Comoros 2001–present Star and crescent and green color are traditional symbols of Islam[7]
Iran Iran 1980–present The five parts of the emblem represent the Five Pillars of Islam, the shape of the emblem is a stylized form of the Arabic word "Allah" (ٱللَّٰهُ); text along the red and green bands reads "Allahu Akbar" ("God is Great")[8]
Iraq Iraq 2008–present Takbir[9]
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Afghanistan 2004–present Shahada[10]
Johor Johor 1871–present Star and crescent represent Islam[11]
Jordan Jordan 1928–present The seven-pointed star represents the seven verses of the Quran's first sura[12]
Karakalpakstan Karalpakstan 1992–present Crescent moon[13]
Kedah Kedah 1912–present Cresent moon[14]
Kelantan Kelantan 1924–present Star and crescent represent Islam[15]
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur 1990–present Star and crescent represent Islam[16]
Labuan Labuan –present Star and cresent represent Islam[15]
Libya Libya 2011–present Star and crescent represent Islam[17]
Malacca Malacca 1957–present Star and crescent represent Islam[18]
Malaysia Malaysia 1963–present Crescent moon[19]
Maldives Maldives 1965–present White crescent moon symbolizes Islam[20]
Mauritania Mauritania 2017–present Star and crescent and green color symbolize Islam[21]
Morocco Morocco 1915–present The green represents Islam. The pentagram's five points symbolize the five Pillars of Islam[22]
Northern Cyprus Northern Cyprus 1984–present Star and crescent[23]
Pakistan Pakistan 1947–present Star and crescent symbolize Islam and the dark green field symbolizes the Muslim majority of Pakistan[24]
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia 1973–present Shahada on green, a color representing Islam[25]
Selangor Selangor 1965–present Star and crescent[26]
Senegal Senegal 1960–present The green stripe and star represent Islam[27][28]
Somaliland Somaliland (unrecognised) 1996–present Shahada and green representing Islam[29]
Sudan Sudan 1970–present Green represents Islam[30]
Terengganu Terengganu 1953–present Star and crescent represent Islam[31]
Tunisia Tunisia 1827–present Star and crescent, as well as the red symbolize Islam[32]
Turkey Turkey 1936–present Star and crescent[33]
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan 2001–present Crescent moon and stars[34]
Western Sahara Western Sahara 1976–present Star and crescent[35]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Flag Description: Afghanistan". World Factbook. CIA. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
  2. ^ "Flag Description: Algeria". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  3. ^ "Flag Description: Azerbaijan". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  4. ^ Podeh, Elie; Pôde, Ēlî (2011-06-30). The Politics of National Celebrations in the Arab Middle East. Cambridge University Press. p. 144. ISBN 9781107001084.
  5. ^ "Flag Description: Bahrain". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  6. ^ "Flag Description: Brunei". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  7. ^ "Flag Description: Comoros". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  8. ^ "Flag Description: Iran". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on April 20, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  9. ^ "Flag Description: Iraq". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  10. ^ "AFGHANISTAN FLAG". CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN | TORONTO - CANADA. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
  11. ^ "Johor State Flag". Laman Web Rasmi Kemahkotaan DYMM Sultan Ibrahim, Sultan Johor. 2015-01-22. Retrieved 2024-01-27. The crescent and star indicates Islam as the official religion of Johor.
  12. ^ "Flag Description: Jordan". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  13. ^ "Qaraqalpaqstan Respublikasi'ni'n' ma'mleketlik hu'kimet portali'". karakalpakstan.uz (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-01-28. The crescent moon is the sacred embodiment of Muslims
  14. ^ "Mengenai Kedah". Portal Rasmi Kerajaan Negeri Kedah. 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  15. ^ a b FMT (2021-09-16). "A tribute to the beautiful flags of Malaysia". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  16. ^ "Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)". www.fotw.info. Retrieved 2024-01-27. The crescent and star stand for Islam as the official religion.
  17. ^ "Flag of Libya - Description". Index Mundi. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  18. ^ "Malacca (Malaysia)". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 2024-01-27. The star and crescent represent Islam.
  19. ^ "Flag Description: Malaysia". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  20. ^ "Flag Description: Maldives". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  21. ^ "Flag Description: Mauritania". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on May 28, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  22. ^ "Moroccan Flag". Vexillology Matters. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  23. ^ "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus". www.fotw.info. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
  24. ^ "Pakistan Flag". Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Archived from the original on October 26, 2007. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  25. ^ "Flag Description: Saudi Arabia". World Factbook. CIA. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
  26. ^ "Selangor (Malaysia)". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26. Quartered red and yellow, in the first quarter a white crescent and star.
  27. ^ "Senegal on Flagspot". Flagspot.net. Retrieved 2014-02-02.
  28. ^ Philip, George and Son (December 26, 2002). Encyclopedic World Atlas. Oxford University Press. p. 198. ISBN 9780195219203. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
  29. ^ "Flag of Somaliland". Young Pioneer Tours. 2020-05-25. Retrieved 2024-01-26. The Somalilander flag has a religious meaning as the green line, the colour of Islam, has the shahada, or the testimony, of the Sunni inscribed on it, in white.
  30. ^ World Flags 101. "Sudan Flag - World Flags 101". WorldFlags101.com. Moxy Media. Retrieved 2008-08-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  31. ^ "Terengganu Darul Iman >> Selamat Datang". terengganu.gov.my. Government of Terengganu. 2009-07-08. Archived from the original on 2009-07-08. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  32. ^ "Flags, Symbols & Currency of Tunisia". WorldAtlas. 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
  33. ^ "Türk Bayrağı Kanunu" [Law on Turkish Flag] (PDF). Tbmm.gov.tr. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  34. ^ Tenora, Jiri. "The National Flag of Turkmenistan of 1992" (PDF). Raven. 2: 73.
  35. ^ "Western Sahara Flags". www.gettysburgflag.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26. A red star and crescent emblem is placed in the center of the flag in order to serve as a symbol of Islam, the majority religion in the country.
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