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Two overlapping squares forming an eight-pointed star.
Also known as: Rub al-Hizb, Eight-pointed star, Quarter-hizb mark
Sometimes confused with: Islamic star
The rub el hizb is a division marker in the Qur'an, placed at every quarter of a hizb — a functional typographic mark rather than a symbol of the faith. It has since been adopted decoratively and appears on several national flags and coats of arms.
Marks a quarter-hizb division in the text of the Qur'an, functioning as a reading and recitation aid.
Contexts: Public information
Is a textual division marker rather than a religious symbol in itself, though it is now widely used decoratively.
Contexts: Public information
Appears on the flags or arms of several states including Morocco, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, in a use unconnected with its Qur'anic function.
Contexts: Public information
Two identical squares superimposed at forty-five degrees to each other, their eight corners forming a regular eight-pointed star, sometimes with a small circle at the centre.
A fuller structured visual breakdown is not yet documented for this symbol.