The Original Dhu'l-Faqar

[AhmedH]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams AhmedH, I have a much clearer understanding now of how you have arrived at what I believe is an extremely important discovery. I have boiled it down to solid research based upon a handful of specialists...

The Big Four. viz;

Al Kindi, Colonel Dr Zaky, al Biruni, Abdul Hameed al-Kateb.

Al Kindi was the real information linkage and the trigger.
Col Dr Zaky the magnifying glass whose brilliant work helped you clear up much of the previous confusion and the other two experts Al Biruni and Abdel Hameed al Kateb whose vital doctrines and research cemented the whole theory together. It is indeed remarkable that with so many other specialists in the mixture that you were able to stay on track and with so many having differing views (as experts often have) it is a miracle you have remained focused.

I mentioned a handful ... normally reserved for up to 5 or so names... Yours is the 5th name for without your amazing insight and vision this gem of information could have remained buried... lost in plain sight ...forever.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Salaams Ibrahiim!

I'm very thankful indeed for your review. I also agree 110% with all what you said...and I felt very flattered for you adding my name to the other BIG FOUR! That was very encouraging and flattering indeed.

I really wish I could have been able to send you my whole masters dissertation; as it's full of lots and lots of new insights regarding the Arab swords in 550 to 1300 CE; especially the Yamaani sword that you prefer (and which I prefer too!).

BTW, though I'm a strong believer in inspiration, I also believe in luck. If we add to those a strong love for the subject and great devotion to it; coupled with hard work...then the composition or results shall be very good, GOD willing.

Once again, I genuinely believe that I have come to the right place; when I submitted my article to this very great forum.

Thanks a trillion, Ibrahiim! I owe you, buddy!

Best regards,
Ahmed Helal Hussein