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	Star and crescent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The star and crescent is a symbol consisting of a crescent with a star at the concave side.
		The star and crescent historically was a symbol of the Ottoman Empire, but later became associated with Islam in general.
		The star and crescent (with the crescent under the star, which was simply a round circle) were also widely used in ancient Ethiopia and South Arabia (modern day Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Star_and_crescent (552 words)

	The Star and tthe Cresscent - Symbol of Islam or Shirk?
		Red is the Ottomon (Turkish) colour and thus, a star and crescent on a field of red.
		On the Pakistani flag, the crescent is for progress and the star for enlightenment.
		In the case of the crescent, it was the goddess Diana and with the star it was Mary, the mother of Jesus (peace be upon him).
	www.missionislam.com /conissues/crescent.htm (3815 words)

	Crescent Moon: Symbol of Islam? (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The crescent moon and star is an internationally-recognized symbol of the faith of Islam.
		Is it appropriate for Muslims to use the crescent moon and star as a symbol of the faith?
		There is speculation that the five points on the star represent the five pillars of Islam, but this is pure conjecture.
	islam.about.com.cob-web.org:8888 /library/weekly/aa060401a.htm (671 words)

	Crescent and Star
		The word "crescent" is associated with the moon and is used to describe the moon's shape in its early phase of the first quarter.
		In the modern literature, the crescent alone or 'the crescent and star' symbols have been associated with the Ottoman empire and after its collapse, with the successor states and the islamic world in general.
		The crescent and star motif seems to be a prominent motif among the sacred representations.
	www.compmore.net /~tntr/crescent_stara.html (3331 words)

	Crescent and Star Part 2
		This crescent and star combination was the religious representation of their gods, in this case the Moon and the Sun.
		Hence, the ancestos of Turks having the same linguistic and religious cultural background as the Sumerians, and the Sumerians having attested forms of the crescent and star symbols representing their religious beliefs, it is highly probable that these symbols were also religious symbols representing the ancient gods of shamanistic beliefs of the Central Asiatic peoples.
		Additionally, the crescent and the crescent and star symbols are also found as emblems on grave yard stones and constructions.
	www.compmore.net /~tntr/crescent_starb.html (2948 words)

	The Star and Crescent
		With a crescent, starts a new month of Islamic calendar and it is religiously important for the Muslims to keep track of moon cycles as fixed dates of the year are set for rituals like fasting and Hajj.
		The occurrence of crescent may not necessarily be announced on the basis of news from other places, as for people on eastern longitudes it might not have occurred before the moonset time while those in west had witnessed it.
		In the case of the crescent, it was the goddess Diana and with the star it was Mary (Peace be upon her), the mother of Jesus (Peace be upon him).
	members.tripod.com /worldupdates/newupdates10/id49.htm (1901 words)

	Crescent Moon: Symbol of Islam
		Information on the origins of the symbol are difficult to ascertain, but most sources agree that these ancient celestial symbols were in use by the peoples of Central Asia and Siberia in their worship of sun, moon, and sky gods.
		The star and crescent symbol itself is very ancient, dating back to early Sumerian civilization, where it was associated with the sun God and moon Goddess (one early appearance dates to 2100 BCE), and later, with Goddesses Tani and even Diana.
		Today, the star and crescent is widely accepted as a symbol of the Islamic faith, and is used in decorative arts, jewelry, and national flags- much like the cross in Christian countries.
	www.irfi.org /articles/articles_451_500/crescent_moon.htm (775 words)

	The Straight Dope Mailbag: The Straight Dope Mailbag: Why are the star and crescent symbols of Islam?
		In fact, the star and crescent are not (repeat, NOT) official symbols of Islam.
		Christians, seeing the crescent moon displayed as a batttle standard, assumed it was the symbol of Islam, analogous to the cross as the symbol of Christianity.
		So the bottom line is that the symbol of crescent and star technically were the symbols of the Ottoman dynasty, but have come to be thought of as symbols for Islam, even by Muslims.
	www.straightdope.com /mailbag/mcrescent.html (717 words)

	STAR AND CRESCENT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Please notice the crescent of a moon with the round star above it.
		The star is known in Babylon as Ishtar and Ashtart, and was known in Saba as Atar.
		These two goddesses are the origins of the star and crescent of Islam.
	www.blessedquietness.com /alhaj/starcrst.htm (99 words)

	APOD: 2003 April 15 - A Crescent Nebula Star Field (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Looking like an emerging space cocoon, the Crescent Nebula, visible on the right, was created by the brightest star in its center.
		A leading progenitor hypothesis has the Crescent Nebula beginning to form about 250,000 years ago.
		At that time, the massive central star had evolved to become a Wolf-Rayet star (WR 136), shedding its outer envelope in a strong
	antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov /apod/ap030415.html (160 words)

	The Star and the Crescent: Is the Symbol of Islam Shirk?
		The Star and the Crescent: Is the Symbol of Islam Shirk?
		The stars are laid on a blue field; blue being the color of truth.
		In the case of the crescent, it was the goddess Diana and with the star it was Mary (pbuh), the mother of Jesus (pbuh).
	www.themodernreligion.com /misc/hh/crescent.html (3757 words)

	The Star and the Crescent - Overview
		The Star and the Crescent, from developer ProSIM and designer PanClan Game Design, allows gamers to refight key battles of the Yom Kippur War, using an enhanced version of the ATF engine.
		In addition to the Yom Kippur War, The Star and the Crescent features battles from '56, '67, and January of '73, along with two future hypothetical battles set in 2009.
		The Star and the Crescent, another masterpiece in the only computer wargame series that's so realistic we should probably include a helmet and flak jacket with each copy.
	shrapnelgames.com /prosim/tsatc/1.htm (396 words)

	Amazon.ca: Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds: Books: Stephen Kinzer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		"Crescent and Star," subtitled "Turkey Between Two Worlds," deserves 5 stars for its scholarly-sounding title and for the dignified and attractive graphics on the cover.
		However, Crescent and Star is not a scholarly book, and it is certainly not a history book.
		If you don't mind this rather heavy-handed insistence on the same theme, then CRESCENT AND STAR is an excellent book for anyone wanting to know the main issues, trends, and political feelings in modern Turkey.
	www.amazon.ca /Crescent-Star-Turkey-Between-Worlds/dp/0374528667 (2523 words)

	Crescent Moon and Star - Islamic Forum
		And Archeological digs discovered that the crescent and star symbol was widely used in the Ancient World, I believe the earliest archeological discovery was Pagans who had it inscirbed on statuettes around Mecca.
		The Ottomans were the one who introduced the crescent and star as a symbol.
		Many people like to place a picture of a crescent or lotus on some areas solely because of this alphabetical connection with the name of God, but inherently it has no other value, and is not something even prescribed in any revealed texts.
	www.gawaher.com /index.php?showtopic=3240 (5867 words)

	Whats with the star and crescent thingy? - Ummah.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Neither the crescent nor the star are symbols of the
		All these prohibitions serve to safeguard the relationship between the slave and his Lord, and the relationship of the individual with himself and with his fellow-man. The following examples demonstrate this: Islam forbids the association of anything in worship with Allaah and the worship of anything other than Allaah, because this spells doom and misery.
		Islaam also forbids visiting or believing soothsayers and fortune-tellers; magic or witchcraft that may cause a rift between two people or bring them together; belief in the influence of the stars on events and people’s lives; cursing time, because Allaah is directing its affairs; and superstition, because this is pessimism.
	www.ummah.com /forum/showthread.php?t=5094 (2608 words)

	Venus Adds Star To Crescent Moon
		Venus and the waxing crescent Moon will have a beautiful conjunction (pairing) in the southwestern sky at dusk -- a sight not to miss.
		As nightfall becomes complete, look for a third object in their close vicinity: the rather faint (3rd-magnitude) star Delta Capricorni, also known as Deneb Algedi.
		Appearing like two glittering jewels hanging in the night sky, the planetary giants Saturn and Jupiter are heading toward their closest approach to Earth on Sunday, November 19, and Monday, November 27, respectively.
	www.spacedaily.com /news/skynightly-00b.html (450 words)

	M30 Star and Crescent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The star and crescent moon is, of course, a familiar symbol of Muslim states, as of Algeria or Turkey.
		I took inspiration for a new rendition from the Apollo photographs of the earth from space as the sun rises around the limb of the darkened planet.
		Here I drew the moon as best I could, showing the terminator between the sun-lit and darkened halves of the moon, and a brilliant star passing into view from occultation behind it.
	wwwfac.worcester.edu /history/mandalas/M30Page.htm (107 words)

	'The Star and the Crescent' - Gone Gold \| Killer Betties
		The Star and the Crescent, powered by the most realistic land based real time simulation engine of modern combat available todaythe ATF engineis another historical title from ProSIM, much like their recent The Falklands War: 1982.
		For treadheads who missed their armor in The Falklands War: 1982 you'll be happy to know that the hallmark of the ATF games is back in full heavy metal force.
		The Star and the Crescent is available only for the Windows OS and retails for $44.95.
	www.killerbetties.com /the_star_and_the_crescent_gone_gold (582 words)

	'The Star and the Crescent' Delayed \| Killer Betties
		Like other ProSIM titles The Star and the Crescent uses an enhanced ATF game engine, and also just like other titles in the series, such as Raging Tiger or The Falklands War: 1982, the game adds several new layers to the engine.
		The Star and the Crescent uses the latest version of the ATF engine, which includes all the improvements found in the ATF family of patches made public last month.
		The Arab-Israeli wars were marked with lots of combined arms warfare, and everyone who loves to pound their foes with tanks and aircraft will definitely enjoy The Star and the Crescent.
	www.killerbetties.com /the_star_and_the_crescent_delayed (515 words)

	Crescent Star Tattoo \| Flash Free Star Tattoo \| Star Tattoo Meaning \| Star Tattoo Images (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		I'm amazed that it took us so long to go through all the info about shaped star tattoo to find the best places for you to click to.
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	www.tgic-albany.org.cob-web.org:8888 /crescent-star-tattoo.htm (248 words)

	The Star and the Crescent: Review -- Strategy Informer
		When it's a jumped up overly complicated board game that has mutated to the PC and now threatens everyones sanity but the most stalwart of strategy war gamers.
		The Star and the Crescent, Arab/Israeli Armored Combat from 1956 to 2009 is a prime example of exactly this type of game.
		View The Star and the Crescent Screenshots (9)
	www.strategyinformer.com /pc/starandthecrescent/review.html (835 words)

	Become.com - Shop results for crescent moon star
		Crescent moon and star pendant with mariner chain.
		For those who hung the moon, our adorable crescent moon and star charm is just the thing.
		Right up there with eggnog and cookies as a Christmas tradition, the crescent shaped Santa face, surrounded by stars and elves, is certain to remind of all the beauty...
	www.become.com /shop?q=crescent+moon+star (845 words)

	News: The Star and the Crescent v1.33 Patch - GamersHell.com
		News: The Star and the Crescent v1.33 Patch - GamersHell.com
		Developer ProSIM Company and publisher Shrapnel Games have also issued a patch for The Star and the Crescent, updating this chapter in the hyper-realistic ATF series of games to v1.33.
		Changelog: The Star and the Crescent v1.33 Patch
	www.gamershell.com /news/34333.html (118 words)

	Tribe of the Crescent Star - a 2006 Burning Man Theme Camp
		Welcome to CrescentStar.org, new home of the Tribe of the Crescent Star.
		In the brutal wilderness between the teeming cities of the future, along the trade routes of the Neo-Caravaners and the battle migrations of Jihadists and Jihadistas, lies the dwellings of the Tribe of the Crescent Star, sheltered in an oasis of its own construction.
		By day, the order's white satin banners can be seen by weary travellers from afar; in the evening, the glow of the tent-dome serves as a beacon calling all to the night's revels.
	www.crescentstar.org (458 words)

	Crescent Moon - Flags of the Muslim World (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Crescent Moon - Flags of the Muslim World (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu)
		Is it appropriate for Muslims to use the crescent moon and star to represent the faith?
		Here is a sample (click on the flag for a map and more information about the country):
	islam.about.com.cob-web.org:8888 /library/weekly/aa060401b.htm (233 words)

	The Star and the Crescent (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Star and the Crescent (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu)
		As to what the actual Holy Prophet (s) used, we find some very interesting information.
		As to the use of the 'star and crescent' symbols, we know that Allah will judge all of us according to our niya, our intentions, and how we choose to interpret all matters pertaining to tawhid.
	cyberistan.org.cob-web.org:8888 /islamic/crescent1.htm (1588 words)

	Ships Ahoy - The Star and the Crescent
		The Star and the Crescent, the latest modern warfare simulation title from ProSIM Company, is now shipping worldwide!
		Gamers who have pre-ordered this title should expect to be the first ones to receive it, which will of course depend on where you live.
		The Star and the Crescent is a Windows-based real-time simulation of modern combined arms warfare during the Arab-Israeli Wars, developed by ProSIM Company and designer PanClan Game Design (who also designed Raging Tiger: The Second Korean War).
	www.combatsim.com /story.php?id=1483 (241 words)

	The Star and the Crescent (PC) Hub - GamersMark
		Patches for Raging Tiger and Star and the Crescent Tuesday April 11th, 2006 (9:43pm)
		The Star and the Crescent shipped to retailers Monday October 17th, 2005 (10:32pm)
		The Star and the Crescent Demo Released Tuesday August 16th, 2005 (2:35pm)
	www.gamersmark.com /games/6858 (160 words)

	News: The Star and the Crescent Demo - GamersHell.com
		News: The Star and the Crescent Demo - GamersHell.com
		Developer ProSIM Company and publisher Shrapnel Games has released a playable demo for The Star and the Crescent, the next chapter in the hyper-realistic ATF series of games, focusing on the Arab-Israeli conflicts of the past decades, along with a look at possible future conflicts in the region.
		It features two complete scenarios from the full retail game, the Chinese Farm battle from the '73 Yom Kippur War, and the battle of Jenin from the 1967 Six-Day War.
	www.gamershell.com /news/23982.html (157 words)

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