Hazrat Ali's Sword Zulfiqaar..

[jawadhussain]

(salam)

Pretty much everyone knows about the sword Zulfiqaar. My question is.. what is its origination? how did Hazrat Ali.as. get it?

[Chronic]

(salam)

From what I have heard, it was a sword brought from heaven by Hazrat Jibraeel after nine of Imam Ali’s (as) swords were broken in the battle of Ohud. It had two blades and was said to be magical in the sense that it would not allow itself to be used to kill an innocent person, in combination ofcourse with Imam Ali's (as) wisdom that could distinguish between those who were and weren't innocent (even 40 generations down the line).

Hope that helps,

Wasalam

[jawadhussain]

(salam)

From what I have heard, it was a sword brought from heaven by Hazrat Jibraeel after nine of Imam Ali’s (as) swords were broken in the battle of Ohud. It had two blades and was said to be magical in the sense that it would not allow itself to be used to kill an innocent person, in combination ofcourse with Imam Ali's (as) wisdom that could distinguish between those who were and weren't innocent (even 40 generations down the line).

Hope that helps,

Wasalam

thanks and yes that confirms what i have heard too. I was just wandering if there was something i didnt know... on that note, does anyone know what happened to the sword itself???!

[Akbar673]

I believe it was with Imam Husain (A.S.) in Karbala. Can anyone confirm this for me?

[rahat]

H 629, Ch. 38, h 9

Muhammad ibn al-Husayn has narrated from Ali ibn Muhammad from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Muhammad ibn al-Walid Shabab al-Sayrafi from Aban ibn ‘Uthman from abu ‘Abdallah (a.s.) who has said the following "When the Messenger of Allah was about to dies, he called to him al-‘Abbass ibn ‘Ad al-Muttalib and Amir al-Mu’mini (a.s.) . He said to al-‘Abbass, "O auncle of Muhammad, will you inherit the legacy of Muhammad , pay his debts and fulfill his promises and commitments?" He responded, "O the Messenger of Allah, May Allah take my soul and the souls of my parents in service for your cause, I am an old man with a large number of dependents, with very little belongings while in generosity compete the winds." He (the Messenger of Allah) said, "I will give them away to whoever would want them along with its rights and responsibilities." Then the Holy Prophet (s.a.) said, "O Ali, brother of Muhammad, will you pay off the liabilities of Muhammad, pay off his debt and take possession of his legacy?" He said, "Yes, May Allah take my soul and the soul of my parents in service for your cause, it is my responsibility and in my favor" Ali (a.s.) has said, "I looked at him and saw take off even his ring from his finger and said to me wear on this ring in my lifeee time." He (Ali) (a.s.) has said, "I lookked to the ring when wearing on my finger and wished to have it out of all his properties." He then called upon Bilal loudly, "Bring me my helmet, the coat of arms, the flag, the Shirt, the Dhulfaqar, (famous sword), al-Sahab, (the Turban) al-Burd, ( the clothe) al-Abraqa, (the belt)and the Staff." Ali (a.s.) has said, "I had never before seen that belt. When it was brought its shine would almost take away one’s sight. It was of the belts of paradise." He (the Messenger of Allah) thensaid, "O Ali, Jibril brought this for me and said, "O Muhammad, place it in the ring of the coat of arms and use it as a belt around your midsection. Then he asked that the two pairs of Arabian shoves be brought to him along with the shirt. One of them was already stitched and the other was not yet stitched. It was the Shirt with which he take for the ’Isra’ (the night journey), the Shirt while wearing it he came out on the day of ’Uhud. Three caps were brought, the cap used while on a journey, the cap used on the ‘Id days and the cap used on Frindays. Also the cap that was used during his meeting with his companions was brought to him." Then he (the Messenger of Allah ) said, "O Bilala, bring to us the two mules, the gray one and Dul dul and the two camels, al_Ghadba’ and al-Qaswa’ and the two horses." Al-Janah wopuld been kept near the door of the Mosque in case the Messenger of Allah needed. Whenever he would need any thing he would let a man to ride on it to go for the task and the horse wound run for the needs of the Messenger of Allah. Also Hayzum was brought to him, the donkey called ‘Ufayr were brought to him. He then said, "Take possession of these in my life time." Amir al-Mu’mini (a.s.) has said, "The first one of the animals died was ‘Ufayr who died at within the same hour that the Messenger of Allah died. He brook off his bound until and began to run until he came to the well of bnu Khatma in Quba and threw himself into it and it became his grave." It is narrated that Amir al-Mu’mini (a.s.) has said, "That donkey spoke to the Messenger of Allah say, May Allah take my soul and the soul of my parents in service for your cause, my father related to me from his father from his grand father from his father who lived with Noah in the Ark. Once Noah came to him and whipped his on his back and said, "From the descendents of this donkey there will a donkey on whose back the master and the last of the prophets will ride. I thank Allah who has made me that donkey."

This is from Volume 4, Chapter 38 of Al Kafi, you may view it here:

http://www.al-shia.com/html/eng/books/hadi.../part4-ch38.htm

There are also other details of the sacred objects that hte Imams have, check it out.

[Guest SayedM'sSister]

Salam

^theres a lot of spelling mistakes in there. Dont they check them?

Wasalam.

[Hasnain]

Dhul means two (as in the edges of the sword), and fiqaar means the backbone.... Dhulfiqar is the double-edged backbone of Islam.

[Husayn]

(salam)

I've read that it was taken as war booty during the Battle of Badr, and the Prophet gave it to 'Ali (as).

[Husayn]

In the detailed speech which Ali delivered for "Ra's al-Yahud" in the presence of a group of his own companions he refers to his sacrifices in these words: "....When the army of Quraysh attacked us like one single force the Ansar and the Muhajirs proceeded to their homes and I sustained seventy wounds defending the Prophet". Then he (Ali) drew aside his garment and pointed out the places where the signs of the wounds were still present.[352] Moreover, as recorded in 'Ilalush Shara'i'[353] Ali, while defending the Prophet, exhibited so much valour and self-sacrifice that his sword broke into two. The Prophet then gave him his own sword named Zulfiqar and with this sword he continued jihad in the path of Allah.

[353] Seerah-i Ibn Hisham, vol. II, page 14.

http://www.al-islam.org/message/33.htm

Edited January 25, 2007 by Husayn

[Husayn]

So it would have been taken as war booty during the Battle of Badr, by the Prophet, who gave it to 'Ali (as) during the Battle of Uhud.

[Abu_Zahra]

Salaam Alaikum

Let's not yet assume that it was taken as war booty, because this is not mentioned in the hadith presented on this site.

It appears from the hadith so far that:

-It was given to Imam Ali (as) by the Prophet (pbuh)

-Imam Ali (as) used this in the Battle of Uhud.

The question remains of its origin. I was also under the impression that it had been sent down through the angel Jibraeel.

Also, regarding where it is now, it is said to be with the 12th Imam (as).

[jawadhussain]

(salam)

I've read that it was taken as war booty during the Battle of Badr, and the Prophet gave it to 'Ali (as).

i can certainly say that it wasnt "war booty". you got to remember that the sword Zulfiqar, is no ordinary sword and obviously couldnt have been "owned" by anyone else to be taken as war booty.

[MOHIB E AHLAYBAIT]

It was not war booty, it descended from heaven and Prophet Mohammad gave it to Hazrat Ali.

When Imam-e-zamana comes he will bring it with him.

[KazimH]

It wasn't war booty from Badr, it descended from heaven and Jibrail brought it to Ali (a.s) when he was defending the prophet in the battle of Uhud when all had deserted him or been killed while defending him. Ali fought and fought until he used and broke 9 swords with his hands upon which Jibrail brought the Zulfiqar while crying "La fita Illa Ali, La Saif Illa Zulfiqar".

And I also heard it is with Imam Zamana (a.s) and will come out of zuhoor when he does.

[Java]

(salam)

This is the picture what we are talking about

Photograph of the Sword of Imam Ali

[jawadhussain]

(salam)

This is the picture what we are talking about

Photograph of the Sword of Imam Ali

is that the REAL thing? :o and where is it kept?

[Java]

(salam)

I think it is real, since the picture is taken for the book Hadrat Ali r.a., by Prof. Madud-ul-Hasan, Published by Islamic Publications (Pvt) Limited, 13-E Shah Alam Market, Lahore, Pakistan

They didn't mention the source where they keep it, in online source. But I believe they mention the source in hard copy in their reference.

[Abshir]

Its in Turkey. The ottomans took it back with them when they took over the penninsula and its been there ever since.

[jawadhussain]

i see two swords in the picture, which one is it?? and what are the two items, first in the pic, closest to you?

[Guest DjibrilCisse]

Of course it's not in Turkey. The Dhulfiqar isn't on earth. Where do people get this from!?

[Mahdiyah]

Salaam.

Dhu al-Fiqaar or Dhulfiqar... the blessed sword that was gifted to Imam Ali (as) from Allah. Hadrat Jibrail presented the mighty sword during the battle of Uhud to Mawla Ali (as). This sword is now with Imam Mahdi Sahib az-Zamaan (af) and shall be used in his much awaited Zuhuwr. Therefore ofcourse it is not in Misr or any other place, those swords may be old such examples to show what it looked like or maybe even imitations, but certainly not the sword itself.

[Sayed_Amir]

Dhul means two (as in the edges of the sword), and fiqaar means the backbone.... Dhulfiqar is the double-edged backbone of Islam.

(bismillah)

(salam)

double-edged backbone of Islam brings me a thought what Prophet Muhammed (SAWS) left for muslims, Ahlul-Bayt (as) and Quran and who hold them will be in straight path. :)

[MAK]

(salam)

Dhul means two (as in the edges of the sword), and fiqaar means the backbone.... Dhulfiqar is the double-edged backbone of Islam.

No.

"Dhul" is a word that indicates someone's or something's possetion to something. like in prophet "Dhul Qarnayn" (as).. Qarnayn means Two Horns, and Dhul indicates a persons possesion to these, making the name form the sentence: "The one with two Horns."

"Fiqaar" means pointed edges, or something along those lines. it's plural, reffering to the sword's two tips/edges. since "Dhul" indicates possession, and the possessor in this case is the Sword, the phrase "Dhul Fiqaar" means "the sword with the edges".

Also, I heard that no one could lift DhulFiqaar except for Imam Ali (as).

[fizzaftm]

My question is.. what is its origination? how did Hazrat Ali.as. get it?

From what I have heard, it was a sword brought from heaven by Hazrat Jibraeel after nine of Imam Ali’s swords were broken in the battle of Ohud. It had two blades and was said to be magical in the sense that it would not allow itself to be used to kill an innocent person, in combination ofcourse with Imam Ali's wisdom that could distinguish between those who were and weren't innocent (even 40 generations down the line).

thats right and this swored dilivered to all imams(a.s)

and when imam zamana a.s will reappear

he a.s will brought that sword with him that time he owned that sword

[ali sadr]

The sword couldn't have been given to Imam Ali in the battle of Uhud, because he used it in the battle of Badr.

[Tears of Karbala]

as far as i know Prophet Muhammed (s)....gave it to Imam Ali a.s

[Sayed Jahanzeb]

Hazrat Ali's a.s Sword came from Allah it only makes sence after the passing of Hazrat Ali a.s it goes back to Allah

[Zaidi Warlord]

[MOHIB E AHLAYBAIT]

Some people here gave the correct info but still so much confusion.

The sword did come from heaven Jibraeel brought it to Prophet who gave it to Imam Ali in the Uhad. The sword is with Imam Zamana and he will bring it with him soon (inshallah). Jibraeel recited the verse La Fata Illa Ali la Saif il zulfiqar when he brougth it from heaven.

"And We sent down iron in which there lies great force and which has many uses for mankind.... (Surat al-Hadid: 25)

[still]

these are just pictures found online (no verified authenticity)

Edited April 13, 2009 by still

[The Green Knight]

None of those swords look like Zulfiqar. :)

Zulfiqar has two distinct points at its tip.

[Musa]

(salam)

From what I have heard, it was a sword brought from heaven by Hazrat Jibraeel after nine of Imam Ali’s (as) swords were broken in the battle of Ohud. It had two blades and was said to be magical in the sense that it would not allow itself to be used to kill an innocent person, in combination ofcourse with Imam Ali's (as) wisdom that could distinguish between those who were and weren't innocent (even 40 generations down the line).

Hope that helps,

Wasalam

I have a problem with this theory that imam ali did not kill those "innocent people" in battle. People are trying to kill imam ali... i mean i am sure that they would have gotten paid extra if they could have killed Imam ali... he was the biggest target after the prophet. Maybe in a few instances he went after certain individuals rather than others... but i dont agree that he did it with every person he saw in the battle field like many people think.

[Gender Equality]

[ibrahim1088]

(bismillah)

(salam)

the sword "zul fiqar" according to hadeeths was brought down, and after Imam Ali's (a.s.) sword broke, the prophet (s.a.w.w.) gave it to Imam Ali (a.s.)

zu in arabic means "the one that has"

fiqar means separated (not literal translation)...

it is reported that it is called zul fiqar because Imam Ali (a.s.) has only hit people that are losers in life and in the hereafter "iftaqara aldunia wal akhera"

(see that fiqar's root is similar to the root of the verb iftaqara)

it is really suspected that any of the swords in the pictures above refer to the real sword, as it is reported to have the words "la fata illa Ali, wala saifa illa zul fiqar" - there is no "warrior" like Ali, nor a sword like zul fiqar (not 100% accurate translation)

it is reported that Imam Hassan (a.s.) carried it over from his father, then Imam Hussein (a.s.) fought in Karbala using it..

it is reported that Imam Mahdi (ajtf) has it and will fight kaffirs using it... (and it makes more sense that the Ahlul Beit (a.s.) has it rather than some islamic museum in Turkey....

[Gender Equality]

it is reported that Imam Mahdi (ajtf) has it and will fight kaffirs using it...

kaffirs as in 'enemies of ahlbait and shias'