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The Dar al-Zahra (UK) logo incorporates the three fundamentals at the core of its work: Knowledge, Practice and Teaching (Da’wah).  

The dome represents the source of sacred knowledge - the Messenger of God ﷺ. It points towards the heavens, the qiblah (direction) of the soul.  Nestled within the protection of the dome is a chain which represents the chain of transmission of sacred knowledge from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to the teacher, and from the teacher to the student.  The image formed by this chain represents two things:  · 

Firstly, it symbolises the womb area of the woman, which is where new life starts in every age. The seeds falling from the womb represent the practice and teaching of sacred knowledge, and the continuation of its transmission from generation to generation.  Like the dome, the womb in the logo points towards the heavens in acknowledgement that its higher purpose is connection to the Divine.  

Secondly, the image formed by the chain signifies the leaves of a tree which is firmly established upon the roots of knowledge – this is represented by an open book bearing the three pages of Islām, Imān and Iḥsān.  The leaves also represent fertility, growth, life, and fruition, reflecting the practice and teaching of sacred knowledge.  The seeds in this metaphor also symbolise the perpetuation of sacred knowledge that comes from a strong chain of transmission. From these seeds, future trees will grow, in time scattering their own seeds for life to continue and spread.  All of this is enveloped by the dome of the Messenger of God ﷺ. The crescent moon on top of the dome represents new beginnings, and the renewal of the soul’s intentions as it ascends towards its purpose and goal.

We thank sister Fatima Sari of Mina and Moo Designs (Etsy) for her efforts in bringing to life Dar al-Zahra’s mission and purpose in this beautiful logo. Please make sure you visit her site at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MinaandMooDesign