Possessions of Muhammad

Weapons of the Prophet Muhammad are known with its unique names. These weapons consists of following:

Swords

The Prophet Muhammad had nine swords. He got 2 inheritance, 3 as booty and some from gift.

8 of the 9 Swords of Prophet Muhammed is in Topkapi Palace, Turkey. The 9th one is in Cairo, Egypt. Waziristan Operation Zarb-e-Azb is On The Name Of Sword Of Prophet Muhammad(SAW).

al-’Adb

al-’Adb (Arabic: العَضب) is the name of sword, means “cutting” or “sharp.” This sword was sent to the prophet Muhammad by one of his friends just before the Battle of Badr. Prophet Muhammad also used this sword at the Battle of Uhud and his followers used it to demonstrate their fealty to him. Now a days this sword is in the Husain mosque in Cairo, Egypt.

al-Ma’thur

al-Ma’thur (Arabic: المأثُوُر) , 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. This sword was given to him due to will of his father. When prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina, the sword remained with him until it was transferred to Ali ibn Abi Talib, along with other war equipment. The length of blade of this sword is 99 cm . The handle is make of gold in the shape of two serpents, and is encrusted with emeralds and turquoise. Near the handle is a Kufic inscription saying: Abdullah ibn Abdul-Muttalib. This sword is housed in the Topkapi Museum, Istanbul.

al-Rasub

Al-Rasub (Arabic: الرسَّوب) sword is name of the sword 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 sword is preserved in the Topkapi museum, Istanbul. The blade of this sword is 140 cm in length. It has gold circles on which are inscribed the name of Ja’far al-Sadiq.

al-Battar

Al-Battar (Arabic: البَتَّار) sword was taken by the prophet Muhammad as booty from the Banu Qaynaqa. It is called the “sword of the prophets” and is inscribed in Arabic with the names of David, Solomon, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Zechariah, John, Jesus, and Muhammad. It also has a drawing of King David when cut off the head of Goliath to whom this sword had belonged originally. The sword also features an inscription which has been identified as Nabataean writing.The length of blade of this sword is 101 cm. It is preserved in the Topkapi Museum, Istanbul. Some report that it is this sword that Jesus will use when he returns to Earth to defeat the anti-Christ Dajjal.

Hatf

Hatf (Arabic: الحتف) is a sword which the prophet Muhammad took as booty from the Banu Qaynaqa. It is said that King David took his sword “al-Battar” from Goliath as booty when he defeated him, but he was less than 20 years old. God gave King David the ability to work with iron, to make armor and weapons and instruments of war, and he made for himself a sword. It was thus that the Hatf sword came about, resembling the al-Battar but larger than it. He used this sword and it was passed onto the tribe of Levites who kept the weapons of the Israelites until it passed into the hands of the prophet Muhammad. Now a days this sword is housed in the Topkapi museum. The blade of this sword is 112 cm in length and has a width of 8 cm.

Qal’i

Qal’i (Arabic: القلعى) sword is known as “Qal’i” or “Qul’ay.” The name may be related to a place in Syria or a place in India near China. Some scholars said that the adjective “qal’i” refers to “tin” or “white lead” which was mined in different locations. This sword is one of the three swords which the prophet Muhammad acquired as booty from the Banu Qaynaqa. It is also reported that the grandfather of the prophet Muhammad discovered “swords of Qal’i” when he uncovered the Well of Zamzam in Mecca. Now sword is preserved in the Topkapi Museum, Istanbul. Its blade is 100 cm in length. Inscribed in Arabic on its blade above the handle is: “This is the noble sword of the house of Muhammad the prophet, the apostle of God.” The blade of this sword is distinguished from the other swords because of its wave-like design.

Dhu al-Faqar

Dhu al-Faqar (Arabic: الفَقَار) is the name of sword of prophet Muhammad. This sword is taken as booty by the prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Badr. It is reported that the prophet Muhammad gave the 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.

al-Mikhdham

Al-Mikhdham (Arabic: المِخذَم) sword called is reported to have passed from the prophet Muhammad to Ali b. Abi Talib, and from him to his sons. Some report that the sword was taken as booty by Ali b. Abi Talib from a raid he led in Syria. The sword is now in the Topkpoki Museum, Istanbul. The blade is 97 cm in length and is inscribed with the name of Zayn al-Din al-Abidin.

al-Qadib

Al-Qadib (Arabic: القَضيب) is a thin-bladed sword which, it was said, resembled a rod. It was a sword of defense or companionship for the traveller but not used to battle. Written on the side of the sword in silver is the inscription: “There is no god but God, Muhammad the apostle of God–Muhammad b. Abdallah b. Abd al-Muttalib.” There is no indication in any historical source that this sword was used or in any battle. It stayed in the house of the prophet Muhammad and was only used later by the Fatimid caliphs. The sword is 100 cm in length and has a scabbard of dyed animal hide. This sword is housed in the Topkapi Museum, Istanbul.

Armor

The Prophet Muhammad had seven pieces of armor.

Dhat al-Fudul

which he later pawned with Abu ash-Shahm, a Jew,in return for some 30 sa’ (weights relate to food) of barley for his family. The debt was for a year. This armor was made of iron.

Dhat al-Wishah=

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

=Dhat al-Hawashi

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

As-Sa’diyyah

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

Fiddah

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

Al-Batra

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

Al-Khirniq

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

Bows

The Prophet Muhammad owned 6 bows.

Az-Zawra

This is the name of bow of Prophet Muhammad.

Ar-Rauha

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

As-Safra

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

Al-Bayda

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

Al-Katum

This bow was broke during the Battle of Uhud and later was taken by Qatadah bin an-Nu’man

As-Saddad

This is also name of armor of Prophet Muhammad.

Quiver

The Prophet had a Quiver.

Al-Kafur

The is the name of quiver of Prophet Muhammad. This quiver had a strap made from tanned skin. This quiver had also three silver circular rings, a buckle, and an edge made of silver. Ibn Taymiyyah said that there are no authentic narrations that the Prophet ever wore a strap around his waist.

Shields

The Prophet Muhammad had several shields.

Az-Zalluq

This is the name of one of shield of Prophet Muhammad.

Al-Futaq

Al-Futaq was given to Prophet Muhammad as a gift, It is also said that there was a picture of a statue on the shield. Prophet Muhammad always placed his hand on the image of the statue on his shield. Allah made the image fade away.

Spears

The Prophet Muhammad owned five spears.

Al-Muthwi

This is the name of spear of Prophet Muhammad.

An-Nab’ah

This was a small spear belong to Prophet Muhammad.

Al-Bayda

This is bigger spear of Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Anazah

This is short lance, which Prophet Muhammad held while attending the ‘Id festivals, and used to place in front of him when he led the prayer, using it as a sutrah. Sometimes, the Prophet Muhammad walked while holding the ‘Anazah.

Helmet

Prophet Muhammad had also owned helmet.

Al-Muwashah

The Prophet Muhammad had a helmet made of iron called al-Muwashah. This helmet was adorned with copper.

As-Sabugh or Dhu as-Sabugh

The other helmet of Prophet Muhammad was called As-Sabugh, or Dhu as-Sabugh.

Shirts

The Prophet Muhammad owned three long shirts (jubbas in Arabic). These shirts he wore during battle. One of them was said to be made of fine green silk brocade (sundus). It is well known that ‘Urwah bin az-Zubayr had an outer garment made of silk brocade (dibaj) with embroidery made of fine green silk, and used to wear it during war. In one of the narrations from Ahmad, he said that it is allowed to wear silk during war.

Banner or Flag

The Prophet Muhammad had also banners or flags.

Al-’Uqab

The Prophet had a black banner or flag, called al-’Uqab. According to hadith of Abu Dawud's ‘Sunan’ from one of the Companions who said: “I saw the Prophet’s banner, it was yellow.” .

Another Flag

The Prophet Muhammad had also a white banners that were sometimes mixed with black.

Pavilion

The Prophet Muhammad had a pavilion called Al-Kann, and a crook that was one cubit’s length long. Prophet Muhammad would carry while walking or riding.

Baton

The Prophet Muhammad had a baton called Al-’Arjun.

Staff

Prophet Muhammad also owned a staff called Al-Mamshuq. It is said that this is the same staff that the khulafa’ succeeding the Prophet used to hold in their hands.”