That’s right..I forgot about that.....been awhile since I learned of that prior. However do the Muslims see this symbolism as a “female” deity?
Oddly, the answer to that if you ask a Muslim outright, is “no.” It is forbidden by Sharia Law. But, but they know the symbolism belongs to the goddess Ishtar...the Great Harlot of Babylon! And some of the mythology around the black stone in Mecca, which predates Islam, points to this being the one of the many venerations of the moon goddesses. You might find this link interesting reading http://www.truthbeknown.com/islam.htm
It is widely accepted in even modern paganism that Ishtar is the Great Harlot. Her priestesses were known as harlots as well. Modern paganism has two sides to it if you will. There is the ‘lighter’ side, Wicca etc. and once you get past that ‘lighter’ side and scratch beneath the surface you will find the ancient gods.