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The Liwaa of the Messenger was a piece of white cloth with the words "La Illaha Illa Allah Muhammadur Rasul Allah" written across it (i.e. There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger). The Raya of the Messenger was a piece of black wool with the words "La Illaha Illa Allah Muhammadur Rasul Allah" also written across it. Therefore, the Liwaa is a white flag with black inscription, and the Raya is a black flag with white inscription.

[Sabertooth]

The Raya of the Messenger was a piece of black wool with the words "La Illaha Illa Allah Muhammadur Rasul Allah" also written across it. Therefore, the Liwaa is a white flag with black inscription, and the Raya is a black flag with white inscription.

So, this is the Raya behind bin Laden in the last pic?

Is there any significance (besides the prophecy of the Imam al-Mahdi) to the Raya vs, the Liwaa?

Either way, sems like a plausibel banner for rabid Moslem hordes assemble beneath while marching to Jerusalem.