http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Lion_and_Sun_SocietyBasically I took something from our enemies and made it mine. And if they don't like it, let them be so bold as to try and take it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_and_SunMore jibber jabber on why it's important to them. I do have to laugh that in Zodiac terms I happen to be a "Leo" [some think the symbol started by representing the Babylonian "House of Leo", whatever that nonsense is], which means very little to me, but I do like lions [of Judah especially!] so its the least objectionable Zodiac sign. - However the time of the year when "Leo" takes place is considered to be an inauspicious time for Jews, so I wouldn't hesitate to trade [it always rains on my birthday... why!?].
Aside from all things Islam, I like Persian history and culture. So did Alexander; were he alive in Mohamed's time... one can imagine the bone crushing defeats Mohamed would have been punished with.
A more traditional representation. I am biased towards my rendition...