The artist behind a controversial Palestine-themed poppy has been identified as Abdul Qader Ismail, a 41-year-old NHS doctor from Birmingham. Ismail has written books that introduce children to stoning and justify punishments prescribed under Shariah law. The artwork was linked to Britain's national symbol of remembrance, prompting accusations that the emblem had been "hijacked" for a cause connected with the Palestinian conflict. The row centers on whether a symbol of British wartime remembrance should be used in this way. The identification of Ismail as the creator has intensified the controversy. He faces accusations over the work, although no criminal charge or investigation was detailed.