Hello, and help with yatagan

Kubur · 15th May 2014, 09:17 PM

I wonder why we have so many references to Ali and Zulfiqar on Ottoman weapons: swords and firearms... someone know?

Sancar · 16th May 2014, 03:30 PM

Hz.Ali (r.a) has a special place in all muslims heart, whether they are sunni or shia.

And, in Turkish culture, Hz.Ali (r.a.) is viewed as the ideal example of a muslim warrior; that is why he is often referenced in arms and armour.

But in this case, I don't think the "Ali" in he stamp is a reference to Hz.Ali(r.a.); but just the maker's mark with the name of the bladesmith. Ali is a very common name in Turkey.

15th May 2014, 09:17 PM	#1
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Ali and Zulfiqar question I wonder why we have so many references to Ali and Zulfiqar on Ottoman weapons: swords and firearms... someone know?

16th May 2014, 03:30 PM	#2
Sancar Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 79	Hz.Ali (r.a) has a special place in all muslims heart, whether they are sunni or shia. And, in Turkish culture, Hz.Ali (r.a.) is viewed as the ideal example of a muslim warrior; that is why he is often referenced in arms and armour. But in this case, I don't think the "Ali" in he stamp is a reference to Hz.Ali(r.a.); but just the maker's mark with the name of the bladesmith. Ali is a very common name in Turkey.