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Old 20th July 2022, 05:34 PM   #4
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We do know that Arabian swords of the period were NOT curved. That style came much later. The Prophet's sword was also probably not forked at the point like legend ascribes.


They are all 'saif' - that just means 'sword'. (of any style)


This is the most famous of his swords, definitely NOT forked.
Thank you, Kronckew! Do you know where the myth of the forked Dhul-Fiqar originates from, then?
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