Fatwa #405518 November 2001United States of America

What, if any, is the significance of the crescent in Islam?

Answer

The Crescent and Star have no resemblance or significance and as such are
not sacred symbols of Islam. The companions (Radhiyallaahu Ánhum) asked the
Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) about the reality of the Hilaal
(crescent), Allah Taãla revealed the verse, 'Say, the Hilaal is a means of
calculating time for people.' It is perhaps for this (and maybe other
reasons) that the crescent took some distinctive role in the character of
symbolising identification for Muslims.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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