Scholars have argued that Saddam's choice of Qādisiyyah reflects the emotive power of religious history in the Middle East; invoking its name imbues subconscious meaning to its audience.[10] Qādisiyyah has continued to appear in the Middle East today, as Islamic extremists have named training bases, religious courts, and mosques after the engagement and have cited it in their speeches and sermons.[11] In addition, Qādisiyyah graces the names of schools, sports clubs, bridges, businesses, and medical facilities across the Middle East and even in Europe.[12] A full list of the Qādisiyyah nomenclature can be found online.