The parang lading, a traditional Malay weapon, is more than a practical tool for survival and combat; it serves as a profound medium of cultural communication and individual character. Its morphology, materials, and usage embody the values, beliefs, and identity of the Malay people. This paper examines the symbology inherent in the parang lading, exploring its historical significance, philosophical underpinnings, and role in visual communication within the traditional Malay community. Utilizing qualitative analysis of literary materials, interviews with cultural practitioners, and artifact studies, this research highlights the weapon's contributions to the preservation of Malay heritage and its communicative function as a cultural artifact. The framework suggested by de Saussure and Peirce on semiotics, and Panofsky’s work on iconography and iconology is applied as the basis for deliberating the findings of this research. These findings are then further expanded using Ibn Al-Arabi’s philosophy of wahdatul wujud or “the unity of being”, which is one of the cornerstones of the Malay faith, or akidah. The context of the parang lading as an instrument for spiritual refinement is considered in this discussion. This study aims to explore the iconology behind the visual elements of the parang lading and the awareness of the spiritual aspirations one could undertake by appreciating it. These findings emphasize the importance of safeguarding such traditional elements in the context of personal spiritual growth as well as cultural continuity and Malay heritage discourse.