How does the Muslim Identity Symbol represent the core beliefs of Muslims?

The five-pointed star can be said to represent the give (5) pillars of Islam: (1) the declaration of faith; (2) the duty to pray 5 times a day; (3) giving zakat, the annual charity, (4) fasting in the month of Ramadan; and (5) performance of Hajj, the pilgrimage, and the 7 points in the symbol - 5 fro the star and 2 from the crescent moon - may be likened to represent the 7 articles of faith for the Muslims, they are belief in (1) Allah (God); (2) Angles; (3) God’s Books - the Torah, the Bible, and the Qur’an; (4) God’s Messengers - Adam to Moses to Jesus to Muhammad (Peace be upon them all); (5) the Day of Resurrection; (6) Destiny; and (7) Life after Death.

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