Zolfaghar
/zɒlfɑːˈɡɑːr/
EN
A legendary double-edged sword wielded by the Muslim hero Imam Ali, considered one of the most sacred weapons in Shia Islamic tradition
Many Shia religious ceremonies feature reenactments of battles where Zolfaghar was said to have been used to defend the Muslim community.
Etymology
The word derives from Arabic, originating from the phrase *dhū l-faqār* which translates roughly to 'possessor of the pointed tip', referring to the sword's distinctive curved, pointed blade design.
Translations
简体中文
佐勒菲卡尔,祖勒菲卡尔剑
繁體中文
佐勒菲卡爾,祖勒菲卡爾劍
日本語
ズルフィカール,ゾルファガル
한국어
줄피카르,조르파가르
Deutsch
Zulfikar,Zolfaghar-Schwert
Español
Zulfikar,Espada Zolfaghar
Português
Zulfikar,Espada Zolfaghar
Related Words
Imam AliShia IslamSacred swords of Islam
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