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"Muhammad SAW in Islamic calligraphy green version" by Calligraphical is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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The color green ('akhḍar) holds profound traditional associations within Islam, embodying themes of paradise, purity, and prosperity

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In the Quran, green is linked with paradisiacal imagery, symbolizing the serenity of paradise. Verses describing reclining on green cushions and garments of fine silk imbue the color with a sense of tranquility and peace. As described in Surah 55, verse 76, where believers recline on green cushions and rich carpets of beauty^[1]. Furthermore, in Surah 76, verse 21, believers are adorned with green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade, symbolizing purity and divine favor.

Across the Islamic world, green finds expression in national flags, serving as a powerful symbol of faith and unity. From the flags of Saudi Arabia^[2] and Pakistan to those of Algeria and Azerbaijan, green stands as a unifying mark, reflecting the shared heritage of Muslim nations.

Green's adoption by Shi'ites in early Islamic history and subsequent incorporation into national flags highlights it's enduring significance in Islamic iconography^[3].

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This journal article gives a deeper dive into Islam in Saudi Arabia.

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This journal article discusses the characteristics of the Islamic state and discusses Shariah law.

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This journal article studies the meaning of the words in the Quran, it will be helpful in establishing notability.

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This journal of Africana religions establishes a deeper dive into the main point of the article; green.

^ ^a ^b Burge, S.R. (2015-03-04). "The Search for Meaning: Tafsīr, Hermeneutics, and Theories of Reading". Arabica. 62 (1): 53–73. doi:10.1163/15700585-12341336. ISSN 0570-5398.
^ ^a ^b Salamé, Ghassan (1987). "Islam and Politics in Saudi Arabia". Arab Studies Quarterly. 9 (3): 306–326. ISSN 0271-3519.
^ ^a ^b Kamali, Mohammad Hashim; Kamali, Muhammad Hashim (1993). "Characteristics of the Islamic State". Islamic Studies. 32 (1): 17–40. ISSN 0578-8072.
^ Halverson, Jeffry R. (2020-01-17). "Embodying the Mahdi: Islamic Messianism and the Body in Colonial Senegal". Journal of Africana Religions. 8 (1): 37–61. doi:10.5325/jafrireli.8.1.0037. ISSN 2165-5405.

[:0-1] Burge, S.R. (2015-03-04). "The Search for Meaning: Tafsīr, Hermeneutics, and Theories of Reading". Arabica. 62 (1): 53–73. doi:10.1163/15700585-12341336. ISSN 0570-5398.

[:1-2] Salamé, Ghassan (1987). "Islam and Politics in Saudi Arabia". Arab Studies Quarterly. 9 (3): 306–326. ISSN 0271-3519.

[:2-3] Kamali, Mohammad Hashim; Kamali, Muhammad Hashim (1993). "Characteristics of the Islamic State". Islamic Studies. 32 (1): 17–40. ISSN 0578-8072.

[4] Halverson, Jeffry R. (2020-01-17). "Embodying the Mahdi: Islamic Messianism and the Body in Colonial Senegal". Journal of Africana Religions. 8 (1): 37–61. doi:10.5325/jafrireli.8.1.0037. ISSN 2165-5405.

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