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The document discusses the history and symbolism of the star and crescent symbol used by some Muslims. It explains that the symbol originated in Byzantium (now Istanbul) representing the goddess Diana and was later adopted by the Ottoman Empire after they conquered Constantinople in 1453. Some Muslims have questioned whether using this symbol amounts to idolatry, but others argue it is simply used to identify Muslims globally in the same way Christians use the cross and Jews the Star of David. The document
- Author
- Fitri Amir
- Language
- EN