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Baha'i Nine Pointed Star - the number nine has particular significance for Baha'is, being known as 'the number of Bah'. The Arabic letters of the word 'Bah', the first part of the title of the founder of the Baha'i faith, Bahaullah, add up to nine in the Abjad notation. Source - Religions in the UK: Directory 2001-2003 Buddhism Wheel of Law and Truth - An eight spoked wheel with the spokes symbolising the eight-fold path, the Middle Way, propounded by the Buddha. By following the Middle Way a Buddhist may obtain Moksha and thus escape the cyclical nature of rebirth. Source - Religions in the UK: Directory 2001-2003 Christianity Cross - Of prime significance to the Christian church because of the belief that the crucifixion of Jesus was the ultimate expression of God's love for humanity. Crosses can be found in a variety of forms and may depict the Crucified Christ or may be plain - symbolising the resurrection. Source - Religions in the UK: Directory 2001-2003 Hinduism Om (Aum) - The utmost sacred symbol in Hinduism. Regarded as bija (seed) of all mantras. The three phonetic elements (AUM), connected but remaining distinct are said to represent Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, respectively the destroyer, the creator and the sustainer. Source - Religions in the UK: Directory 2001-2003 Islam Crescent moon and star - Introduced as an emblem of the Islamic faith by the Ottomans, the constantly regenerating moon is a reflection of God's everlasting purpose and control. Portrayed with the star the symbol represents divine authority and paradise. Just as the moon and stars are guiding lights so too is Islam. Source - Religions in the UK: Directory 2001-2003 Jainism Palm - The raised hand is a symbol of protection and blessing. In Jain belief there have been twenty-four great teachers Tirthankaras. Thus the wheel is divided into twenty-four segments. Central to the wheel is the word ahimsa, meaning non-violence and reverence for life, one of the five principles of Jainism. Source - Religions in the UK: Directory 2001-2003 Judaism Menorah - Mosaic seven-branched candelabrum which indicates divine presence. According to Josephus the seven branches represent, the sun, the moon and the planets and also the seven days of the week. The Star of David, an equilateral hexagram, originally known as the Seal of Solomon, is found on the base of the branches. Source - Religions in the UK: Directory 2001-2003 Sikhism Khanda - The double edged sword in the centre signifies truth, strength, freedom and justice. The circle or chakkar represents the eternal and the two swords (Miri and Piri) represent political and spiritual sovereignty. Source - Religions in the UK: Directory 2001-2003 Zoroastrianism The Winged Figure - The winged disc, representing divine protection is the symbol of Ahura Mazda. Some argue that the figure is not of Ahura Mazda but symbolises the divine grace people seek. In the left hand of the figure is a ring, representing cosmic sovereignty whilst the right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing. Source - Religions in the UK: Directory 2001-2003