Flag of Hamas
The flag of the Palestinian Sunni Islamist militant organization Hamas consists of a green background (a traditionally respected color in Islam) and in the middle it features the writing of the Shahada, an Islamic statement of faith, in white calligraphic script: "There is no god but Allah" and "Muhammad is the messenger of Allah".[1][2]
| Proportion | 8:5 |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 1987 |
| Design | A green background with the writing of the Shahada in white calligraphic script: "There is no god but Allah" and "Muhammad is the messenger of God". |
See also
References
- Marshall, Tim. A Flag Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of National Symbols. Scribner. p. 148.
- McLaughlin, Jenna. "Stop mixing up the Islamic flags: A guide for lazy journalists". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
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