Why does the symbol in the Iranian Flag equivalent of Allah is similar to the Sikh's Khanda?

Answer 1

Some say that this is a stylized representation of "Allah" in Arabic script. Others that is stands for the five principles of Islam. Also, the shape recalls a tulip, a symbol of the young people who died in the revolution that overthrew the Shahnashah

Answer 2

There are some resemblence between IRANIAN FLAG and SIKH's KHANDA there are specific differences and purposes. They are - This basic design in IRANIAN FLAG has been used since the beginning of the 20th century. The coat of arms of Iran has been placed in the center of the white band which is meant to have multiple meanings, but is essentially a geometrically-symmetric form of the word Allah.The symbol consists of four crescents and a sword. The four crescents form the word Allah: from right to left the first crescent is the letter 'Aleph', the second one is the letter 'Laam', the sword (straight line) is the second 'Laam', and the third and forth crescents together form the letter 'Heh'. Above the sword (central part) is a tashdid (a diacritical mark for gemination resembling a letter W). The sword represents a powerful and sovereign state. The shape of the emblem is chosen to remind people of a red tulip, for the memory of the (young) people who died for Iran, building on a legendary belief that red tulips grow on the blood of martyrs, valuing patriotism and self-sacrifice. It also bears strong resemblance to ancient Iranian Sassanid art forms usually found on royal crowns and coins.- Sikh's KHANDA - Symbol of Sikhism. The double-edged sword at the centre of the Sikh symbol carries the same name. The emblem is complex in its symbolism. Truth and justice, themes that have permeated Sikh history, are represented by the khanda standing upright in the centre. This is surrounded by a circle or chakar, the meaning of which is encompassed in the Sikh beliefs about God – Waheguru – timeless, omnipresent, oneness. The two single-edge swords, kirpans, on either side of the circle take names used by Guru Hargobind, Meeri, and Peeri. Two types of authority are represented here, temporal (Meeri) and spiritual (Peeri) emphasizing a Sikh's responsibility not only to God but also to fellow humans. -

Answer 3

The Khanda is one of the most important symbols of Sikhism. Its importance is emphasised by the fact that many Sikh flags, including the Nishan Sahib have the Khanda on them. It is a collection of four weapons commonly used by Sikhs at the time of Guru Gobind Singh.

The weapons are:

A double-edged sword called a Khanda sits in the middle.
A Chakkar is a circular weapon that surrounds the Khanda
Two daggers, or Kirpans are crossed at the bottom and sit on either side of the Khanda and Chakkar. They are called Miri and Piri.
The weapons have symbolic meanings. The Khanda symbolises knowledge of God, the Chakkar symbolises the oneness of God, Piri symbolises spiritual sovereignty and Miri symbolises political sovereignty.

The Khanda is an important emblem in Sikhism and can be compared to the Cross to Christians, or the Star of David to Jews.

The current flag of Iran bears an emblem which is visually similar to a Khanda, but is not referential to Sikhism.

Answer 4

Sikhism was started by Guru gobind singh, purely to save India from the tyranny of Muslim invaders. The turban and other special signs were as a uniform for the Sikh soldiers.

Muslims killed two of the innocent kids of gobind singh by burying them alive in a wall, and other two teens were butchered in the war.

Thousands of sikhs were butchered by Mughal emperor, but it was due to the bravery of Sikhs that hinduism was saved in North India

A weapon is required to cut a weapon.

Sikhs have great philosophy but a strong will to fight muslim invaders

Answer 5

For Iranians this symbols resembles a tulip; in memory of their war dead.

What it is, is a stylized form of the word Allah.

Answer 6

I think the sword on the Iranian flag represents the sword of the Caliphate.

Answer 7

An Indian Sufi designed it and when the government changed in Iran, they adopted it.

Answer 8

nope

Answer 9

BURN THAT FLAG!

Answer 10

no.,