Islam Symbol Copy and Paste (☪ 🕌 ﷽)
Star and crescent
Unicode U+262A · HTML ☪ · Emoji 1.0 · Windows Win+.
Tap any symbol to copy it. Each tap also adds it to the box above, so you can copy several together.
Codes for every symbol on this page (Unicode, HTML, emoji version)
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML | Emoji version | Windows Alt code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☪ | Star and crescent | U+262A | ☪ | 1.0 | - |
| ☪️ | Star and crescent emoji | U+262A U+FE0F | ☪️ | 1.0 | - |
| 🕌 | Mosque | U+1F54C | 🕌 | 1.0 | - |
| 🕋 | Kaaba | U+1F54B | 🕋 | 1.0 | - |
| ۞ | Rub el Hizb | U+06DE | ۞ | - | - |
| ﷽ | Bismillah calligraphy | U+FDFD | ﷽ | - | - |
| 📿 | Tasbih (prayer beads) | U+1F4FF | 📿 | 1.0 | - |
The islam symbol most people recognise is the star and crescent ☪, seen on mosque domes, Eid cards and the flags of several Muslim-majority countries. It is best understood as a cultural sign, and many Muslims prefer Arabic calligraphy, such as ﷽, as a more meaningful way to show their faith.
On this page you can copy ☪, the mosque 🕌, the Kaaba 🕋 and other Islamic symbol text. Tap any symbol in the grid to copy it, or use the Download PNG button to save islam symbol images and muslim symbol images with a transparent background.
What Is the Symbol of Islam?
Islam does not have one official symbol given in its scripture. Muslims focus on the worship of Allah alone, and many avoid using images in a religious way. Over centuries, though, some signs became closely linked with Muslim life:
| Symbol | Name | Meaning and use |
|---|---|---|
| ☪ | Star and crescent | A widely known symbol of Muslim communities; it spread through its long use by the Ottoman Empire and now appears on flags such as those of Pakistan and Turkey |
| ﷽ | Bismillah | "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful", written in one Arabic ligature |
| 🕋 | Kaaba | The House of Allah in Makkah, which Muslims face during prayer |
| 🕌 | Mosque (masjid) | The place of congregational prayer |
| ۞ | Rub el Hizb | A mark used in copies of the Quran to show the start of a section |
| 📿 | Tasbih | Prayer beads used to count words of remembrance (dhikr) |
Crescent Moon Symbol and the Islamic Calendar
The crescent moon symbol is linked in people's minds with Islam partly because the Islamic calendar is lunar. Each month begins when the new crescent moon is seen, so the start of Ramadan and the day of Eid depend on moon sighting. That is why 🌙 and ☪ are so common on Ramadan and Eid greetings.
For crescent moon symbol text you can also use ☾ or ☽, which you can find on the moon symbols page. Simple greetings:
- ☪ Eid Mubarak ☪
- 🌙 Ramadan Kareem
- ﷽ at the top of a letter or document
Allah Symbol and Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam in Arabic Symbol
Arabic calligraphy is the heart of Islamic art. Some phrases are available as single ligature characters:
- ﷽: Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim. Copy it from the grid.
- ﷲ: the word Allah in one ligature, often used when people ask for an allah symbol.
- ﷺ: Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, meaning "peace and blessings of Allah be upon him", written after the name of Prophet Muhammad. In English it is often shortened to PBUH or SAW.
For a sallallahu alaihi wasallam in arabic symbol copy paste, select ﷺ above and copy it. These ligatures need a font that supports Arabic presentation forms. If you see a box, your device font is missing them, and many writers simply type the phrase in full.
How to Type an Islamic Symbol on Phone, Word and Mac
Islamic symbols have no Windows Alt codes. Use these methods:
- Copy and paste from this page.
- Microsoft Word: type
262Aand press Alt+X for ☪. TypeFDFDthen Alt+X for ﷽,06DEthen Alt+X for ۞, and1F54Cthen Alt+X for 🕌. - Windows emoji panel: press Windows+. and search "mosque", "kaaba" or "star and crescent".
- Mac: press Control+Command+Space and search "crescent" or "Arabic ligature".
- Android and iPhone: search "mosque", "kaaba" or "moon" in the emoji keyboard. Add the Arabic keyboard for Arabic text.
For web pages, ☪ shows ☪ and ﷽ shows ﷽.
Using Islamic Symbols Respectfully
- Arabic calligraphy often contains the name of Allah or verses of the Quran, so many Muslims prefer it is not placed on the floor, shoes or throwaway items.
- Use ☪ for cultural greetings, but do not describe it as a command of the faith.
- Keep ﷽ at the start of a text, where it is traditionally written.
See other faiths on the religious symbols hub, or add 🙏 from the namaste symbol page for a thank-you message. The nazar symbol page covers 🪬, a hand amulet used across many cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What is the symbol of Islam?
The star and crescent ☪ is the most widely recognised muslim religion symbol, but it is cultural, not scriptural. Many Muslims prefer calligraphy such as ﷽ or images of the Kaaba 🕋 and the mosque 🕌.
Why is the crescent moon linked with Islam?
The Islamic calendar follows the moon, and months like Ramadan begin with the sighting of the new crescent. The star and crescent also became well known through centuries of use on flags and buildings.
How do I copy Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam in Arabic?
Select the character ﷺ on this page and copy it, then paste it after the Prophet's name. If it appears as a box, the app's font does not support it, so type the phrase in full instead.
What does ﷽ mean?
﷽ is Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim, meaning "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful". It is written as one ligature and is often placed at the start of letters and books.
What is ۞ used for?
۞ is the Rub el Hizb mark. In many printed copies of the Quran it marks the beginning of a section, helping readers divide their recitation.