Im pretty sure the reason why the present moon is the symbol is because the Muslims conquered Constantinople and the city emblem/flag was the present moon and star. Therefore they see themselves as the new romans who are to conquer the world. But you're spot on about it being a political ideology masquerading as a religion
Im pretty sure the reason why the present moon is the symbol is because the Muslims conquered Constantinople and the city emblem/flag was the present moon and star. Therefore they see themselves as the new romans who are to conquer the world. But you're spot on about it being a political ideology masquerading as a religion