Dhu al-Faqar was taken as booty by the prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Badr. It is reported that he gave this sword to Ali b. Abi Talib and that Ali returned from the Battle of Uhud covered with blood from his hands to his shoulders, having Dhu al-Faqar with him. Many sources report that this sword remained with Ali b. Abi Talib and his family and that the sword had two points, perhaps represented here by the two lines ingraved on the blade.

Dhu al-Faqar

Al-Ma'thur, also known as "Ma'thur al-Fijar" is the sword which was owned by the prophet Muhammad before he received his first revelations in Mecca. It was willed to him by his father. He migrated with this sword from Mecca to Medina and the sword remained with him until it was transferred, along with other war equipment, to Ali b. Abi Talib.

The handle is of gold in the shape of two serpents, and is encrusted with emeralds and turquoise. Near the handle is a Kufic inscription saying: 'Abdallah b. 'Abd al-Muttalib.

Al-Ma'thur

Lame 99 cm.- Musée Topkapi - Istamboul

The al-Rasub sword is one of the nine swords of the prophet Muhammad. It is said that the weapons of the house of the prophet Muhammad were kept among his family just like the Ark was kept with the Israelites.

The scabbard has gold circles on which are inscribed the name of Ja'far al-Sadiq.

Al-Rasub

Lame 100 cm.- Musée Topkapi - Istamboul