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Q&A: Hadiths Mentioning Ar-Raya (the Banner) and Al-Liwa’ (the Flag)

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Answer to QuestionHadiths Mentioning Ar-Raya (the Banner) and Al-Liwa’ (the Flag)To: Mafaheem Islamiyah(Translated) Question: Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh, Our Sheikh. How are you? Our Sheikh, I have a question: How many Hadiths speak about Ar-Raya (the banner) of the Messenger of Allah (saw) and how authentic are they? And with your permission, if … Continue reading Q&A: Hadiths Mentioning Ar-Raya (the Banner) and Al-Liwa’ (the Flag)

What is the official flag of the Caliphate?

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The official flag of the Islamic State is called the rayah (الراية). It is a black rectangular flag with the words لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱلله written on it in white. A full explanation of the ijtihad behind this is below. Historically, flags were mainly used in warfare to identify the different armies on the battlefield. In … Continue reading What is the official flag of the Caliphate?