I was just wondering as I've read that the Kaabaa in mecca was originally a hindu temple to Shiva in pre-Islamic days (when an Indian king had control of a part of Arabia). Shiva also wears a crescent moon on his head as part of his look.
Is the islamic crescent symbol in any way linked to Shiva?
2007-09-09 06:48:16 · 10 answers · asked by feelingsense2002 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is actually a secular symbol related to astronomy.
The crescent was the symbol of the Sassanian Empire of Persia (Iran) and is displayed on the crowns of its rulers.
After the Arab conquest of that empire in 651 it was gradually adopted by caliphates and Muslim rulers as an established and recognized symbol of power in Western Asia.
Although sometimes now used as a symbol for Islam, it was never used by Muhammad or any other early Muslim rulers, as the Islamic religion is, in fact, technically opposed to "Holy Symbols"
2007-09-09 06:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It isn't actually. The crescent symbol we commonly associate with islam is actually the symbol of the Ottoman Empire, The major Islamic country the Europe was in contact with that existed until the first World War.
2007-09-09 14:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crescent is not an Islamic symbol. This symbol was adapted by Abbaside and Ottoman dynasty and has no direct relation to Islamic beliefs.. The claim that holy Kaaba was a temple is nothing but a claim without any historical basis.
2007-09-09 14:05:31 · answer #3 · answered by Happily Happy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, the crescent refers to the Islamic lunar calendar. In Islam, a new moon means a new month, so basically the lives of Muslims are dependent on the moon. The star symbolises the five pillars of Islam (ie Belief, Prayer, Fasting, Charity and Pilgrimage). The star was also used for guidance hundreds of years ago by Arabs when travelling.
2007-09-09 13:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by lykastar 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Pre-Islam, the Kaaba was a place for idol-worship. The Kaaba was NOT originally a hindu temple, nor was it rules by Shiva.
2007-09-09 13:55:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
i don't know where from you get your info. Kaaba was never a Hindu temple , Kaaba was built by prophet Abraham and his son Ismael not by Hindus
2007-09-09 14:04:40 · answer #6 · answered by coolman3455 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Really I am not sure the answer to this question even though I am a bad Muslim but still I want to thank you for being peaceful and giving a good answer to my question. Thank you.
2007-09-09 14:38:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It refers to the "fertile crescent" of Mesopotamia.
2007-09-09 13:51:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
http://www.hinduism.co.za/kaabaa.htm
2007-09-10 15:41:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
symbol of moon god
2007-09-09 13:50:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋