ISHMAELITES: WHO ARE THE DESCENDANTS OF ISHMAEL TODAY?

Ishmael is an important character from the Bible and Islamic stories. He's thought to be Abraham's son through Hagar. Ishmael's story is big in religious and history talks because it's about where people come from and who they are. Today, people wonder about Ishmael's family, called Ishmaelites. Finding out who they are now helps us understand how Ishmael's story still matters today.