Vert, a cross gules, fimbriated and charged in the center with a Byzantine medallion of eight petals or; in the first quarter a crescent argent, in the second quarter a mullet of six points of the third, in the third quarter a falcon on a gloved wrist proper, hood and thongs of the second (hood's feather of the fourth), in the fourth quarter two swords in saltire of the fourth, hilt and pommel gold encrusted with jewels.

Represents the high degree of accomplishment and fame, which our forefathers of the East were able to achieve as statesmen, historians, poets, prose writers, physicians, lawyers, businessmen, educators and mor

Represents knight hood and chivalry, which our predecessors possessed in the courageous defense of their honor.

From a crown encrusted with gems proper, resting on a torse argent and vert, a hand issuing holding a Byzantine Cross proper.

Represents the position of reign and honor, which our forefathers (the Ghassani kings) were able to keep alive for over six hundred years to promote Christianity.

On a mound of sand proper, dexter, an Arab stallion rampant reguardant sable; sinister, the lion of Judah rampant reguardant proper.

Represents the Ghassani Arab tribe of "Bani Al Azad", from whom we are descendants. The lion symbolizes royalty, courage and might. The lion of Judah represents the Emporer of Abyssinia, the Negusa Nagast (King of Kings, or Emporer) of Ethiopia, direct descent from Solomon and the Queen of Sheeba.

Taken from a very old poem by Sayfeddine Al Hilly
represented by:
                      Our country is green
                      Our battles are black
                      Our deeds are white
                      Our swords are bloody (red)

Represents our Arabian origin. It supports a romantic place in history. Arab horses are affectionate, gentle, born without fear of man or beast, and are renowned for their beauty, courage, docility, endurance, gentleness, intelligence, ruggedness, tractability and the like. Rampant and reguardant simply describes the position of the horse and lion.

Represents the dark hours of battle and tragedies that the family had endured throughout its history.

Represents the dominant sands of the Arabian Continent, where the family had its origins and roots.

Worn by Byzantines of the Mayen Age.

All indicate the Maloof descent from kings of Ghassan, first Arab Christian kings, allies of Romans and Greeks.

Represents the freedom to seek livelyhood and entertainment. The use of gerfalcons and young leopards for hunting small game was widespread in the royal circles of the Ghassanid lords. It indicates the sport of kings. Falconry was known in Arabia at least 600 years before Christ. Sir A.H. Layard says that on a bas-relief (found in the ruins of Khorsabad), there appeared a falconer bearing a hawk on his wrist. From this, it would appear that the sport was known in that region 1700 years before Christ.

Represents the blood shedding which our ancestors endured to preserve their Christian faith.

Represents the eternal unity of the family during times of strife.

Represents the means by which the family was forced to defend its honor and position.