[soc.religion.islam] Two questions

finger@aplcomm.jhuapl.edu (Andrew Goldfinger S1A x8292) (05/30/90)

I have two questions:

	1.  Is it true that the number 19 has special significance
		 in Islam?  If so, what is the significance?

		 2. Why is a crescent used as an Islamic symbol?

			Thanks --- Andy Goldfinger