List of flags with Islamic symbolism

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.

## List

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Flag  | Entity  | Dates used  | Religious characteristics

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

## See also

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* Heraldry portal

* Religion in national symbols
* Religious symbolism
* List of flags with Christian symbolism

## References

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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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