Call Me Ismail's Ax

[altekruge]

This brings me to my final point: the words written in red ink on the inside of one of Cho's arms, "Ismail Ax." This could have several meanings and theories are abounding, but one of the theories being proposed seems more plausible to me than the others. According to Mike Clyne (Bangkokker), the phrase may have its origins in the Qur'an. In the Qur'an, Ismail - the son of Ibrahim (Abraham) and the spiritual ancestor of the Muslims, similar to the role of Isaac in Judaism - destroys a bunch of Pagan idols with an ax.

Go here for the entire article on "Red State"

http://www.redstate.com/blogs/nathan_nelson/2007/apr/17/call_him_ismails_ax

[PrezLeefun]

I actually googled that term and found this link amongst things mostly concerning mathematics but this stood out.... http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/ibrahim.htm (http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/ibrahim.htm)

[Rhino]

Already being discussed.

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