2007-11-28 12:25:29 · 20 answers · asked by spaced out muppet 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The color green has been associated with Islam for many centuries. It is not clear why this is so. Some say green was Muhammad’s favorite color and that he wore a green cloak and turban. Others believe that it symbolizes nature and life, hence the physical manifestation of God. In the Koran (Surah 18:32), it is said that the inhabitants of paradise will wear green garments of fine silk. While the reference to the Koran is verifiable, it is not clear if other explanations are reliable or mere folklore. Regardless of its origins, the color green has been considered especially Islamic for centuries. Crusaders avoided using any green in their coats of arms, so that they could not possibly be mistaken for their Muslim opponents in the heat of battle.
2007-11-29 02:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by Duke of Tudor 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I prefer blue. But the Prophet's favorite color was green, so that might have something to do with some Muslims preferring green. But we all have our own favorite colors. Just like you.
2007-11-28 20:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by hayaa_bi_taqwa 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it true that the sign of a hajji who has made the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca is a green turban?
I once read that it was because Mohammad lived in a desert landscape, that water supplied greenery and fountains were evocative of Heaven for him.
It that were true, however, it would probably also be true for the Hebrews of the Second Millennium BC, but neither the Old Testament nor Old Testament Hebrew language seem to give any special place to the color green
2007-11-28 20:40:20 · answer #3 · answered by fr.peter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Green is the favourite color of Muhammad pbuh.He liked also the white collor.Green is the sdymbol of peace,silent,calm and quiet.Green is the color of nature.God likes green color and white color too.In heaven there are many green color.White means sinless and sacred.or without dirt.In heaven there are many green silk and green trees as stated in the Qur'an.
2007-11-28 20:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Green was the prophet's(PBUH*) favorite color. The Crescent moon and star are not a symbol of Islam. Islam does not allow symbols or place faith in symbols like Christians with their cross and fish necklaces. The Crescent moon and star are a symbol of the Ottoman Turks.
2007-11-28 20:38:01 · answer #5 · answered by wolfkarew 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It has nothing to do with religion, but a lot of people think it does. Even I did and I am Muslim. I found out later.
2007-11-28 20:28:35 · answer #6 · answered by Dalila 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Muslims were into "Green" long before environmentalists joined us.
2007-11-28 20:34:45 · answer #7 · answered by Sincere-Advisor 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Green silk of Paradise.
2007-11-28 20:29:10 · answer #8 · answered by Digital Age 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is likely a cultural preference, like red, white and blue are in the West.
2007-11-28 20:30:08 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's the color of their symbol... Their symbol is a crescent moon and a star in side of it..... there is a flag in the muslim country with agreen moon and star flag... Aren't they a bit weird?
2007-11-28 20:30:35 · answer #10 · answered by Deanna 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋