The center of a circle is an apt symbol of a religon that emphasizes one God, and symbol of the role of Mecca, the center of Islam, toward which all Muslims face in prayer. The rays of a star reach ...

Islam is the name of the religion, and its followers are known as Muslims. Muslims believe there is one true God, called Allah (the Arabic word for God). In Arabic the word Islam means 'submission ...

Webb said flying of the flag during Holy Week was “inappropriate” since the Pakistani flag has a star and crescent on it, the “symbol of Islam.” (Screengrab via X) Broadcaster and ...

According to the website, the crescent moon, or hilal, in the Jalur Gemilang symbolises “the religion of Islam as the official religion of the federation and the nation”.

Indeed, Islamic movements are known for emphasizing a return to "traditional" gender norms. Muslim women's clothing in particular has received much scrutiny, especially the veil, which has become a ...