The Maldivian National Emblem or the Coat of Arms consists of a coconut palm, a crescent, and two criss-crossing National Flags with the traditional Title of the State. A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ... Binomial name Cocos nucifera L.. The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera L.), is a member of the Family Arecaceae (palm family). ... For the album of the same name by Gackt, see Crescent (album). ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...
Interpretation
The depicted coconut palm resembles the livelihood of the Nation. The inhabitants believe it to be the most beneficial tree to them as they utilize every part of the tree on various applications ranging from medicine to boat-building. The Crescent (a universal Islamic symbol) and its accompanying star embodies the Islmaic faith of the State and its authority respectively. The coniferous Coast Redwood, the tallest tree species on earth A tree can be defined as a large, perennial, woody plant. ... Medicine on the Web NLM (National Library of Medicine, contains resources for patients and healthcare professionals) Virtual Hospital (digital health sciences library by the University of Iowa) Online Medical Dictionary Collection of links to free medical resources Categories: Medicine | Health ... Islam ( Arabic al-islām الإسلام, listen?) the submission to God is a monotheistic faith and the worlds second-largest religion. ... The Pleiades star cluster A star is any massive gaseous body in outer space. ... This article discusses faith in a religious context. ...
The two words of the Traditional Title of the State, "Ad-Dawlat" and "AI-Mahaldheebiyya" were first used by Sultan AI-Ghazee Mohamed Thakurufaanu Al-Azam one of the most illustrious heroes of the nation. The title "Ad-Dawlat Al-Mahaldheebiyya" means the State of The Maldives. A sultan (Arabic: سلطان) is an Islamic title, with several historical meanings muslim monarch ruling under the terms of shariah The title carries moral weight and religious authority, as the rulers role was defined in the Quran. ...
Modern Usage
The symbol is a representation of the Maldivian Government and the State and is used frequently in official documents (on the header right underneath the Bismillah) and other Governmental Representations. Phrases containing Allah Allah is Arabic for God and is the only god (monotheism) in the religion of Islam. ...
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