The Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Swords:

[kronckew]

Wiki does a good job explaining - the name implies a double 'something', some interpret it as double points, I agree with wiki it probably just means double edged, like the photo above.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulfiqar.

[OakenStaff]

Thank you both very much!
But about Al-Mikdam, if it is a later blade, what culture would you ascribe it to?

[ariel]

I am not sure any of the Forumites here has enough knowledge or interest to delve into a very complex history of one of the Muhammed's swords. I would love to help, but Ucel's book doesn't even give personal names of the swords and I have no idea which one is Al-Mikdam. Sorry.

But I have a solution: get the books with photographs and texts and start an exciting adventure of your own research project. I guess that Aydin's 9lb ( 4 kg) volume has enough information and references to start moving.

As they say, "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."

[Edster]

I've always liked "teach a man to fish and he can feed you for a lifetime " :-)

[ariel]

Originally Posted by Edster

I've always liked "teach a man to fish and he can feed you for a lifetime "

Globalization in full swing :-)

[kronckew]

Originally Posted by Edster

I've always liked "teach a man to fish and he can feed you for a lifetime " :-)

Only if you have a handy lake/ocean...

[Edster]

Here is an article on the Dhu'l Faquar by Ahmed Helal Ahmed Hussein. It's apparently well researched. Hope this helps.

Best,
Ed

[kronckew]

Pictures?

[OakenStaff]

Originally Posted by ariel

I am not sure any of the Forumites here has enough knowledge or interest to delve into a very complex history of one of the Muhammed's swords. I would love to help, but Ucel's book doesn't even give personal names of the swords and I have no idea which one is Al-Mikdam. Sorry.

But I have a solution: get the books with photographs and texts and start an exciting adventure of your own research project. I guess that Aydin's 9lb ( 4 kg) volume has enough information and references to start moving.

As they say, "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."

Alright, thank you very much. I am indebted to you. I suppose I will make this my research project, then.

Thank you, again.
Have a lovely day.