Here is translation of the article about the swords of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him) published in BBC Urdu in connection witht he name of the operation in Waziristan named after the Sword of Prophet (PBUH) Azab
Azab one of the 9 swords
By Subookh Syed
Prophet of Islam had 9 swords 2 of which he inherited from his family, 3 were from the spoils of war Azab was given to him as a gift befor the war of Uhad, 8 of these swords are kept in the museum of Topkapi in Istanbul while one is kept in a Jamia mosque of egypt.
Pakistan army has named the operation in Northern Waziristan against the terrorist on the name of one of these words the Zarb-e-Azab which means the wound of Azab while Azab the sword means a very sharp sword. Al Azb was presented to prophet by one of his Sahabi (Follower) Saad Bin Ibadah Al Ansari before the war of Uhad. Prophet gave this sword to Abu Dajanah during the war of Uhad. This sword is now kept in the famous in Cairo’s Jamia Masjid Al Hussain bin Ali
Names of other Swords of the Prophet (PBUH)
Alam Al Thor: Also called Mathor Al Fajr, it was inherited from Prophet’s father . This Swords handle was made of gold and is twisted and Topaz and Zamarud. It is 99 centimeters long prophet had given this sword to his cousin Ali Abn-e-Talib (KAW). Now this Sword is kept in Turkey’s Topkapi museum.
Al Rasyub : Al Rasyub Min Al Syoof means the sword that can penetrate inside. It is 140 centimeter long. This sword is also associated as a inherited sword. This Sword has golden circles which have name of Imam Jafar Sadiq carved in them. THis sword is also in the Topakapi museum
Al Battar : Al battar means Al Saif or Al Qatae i.e. the one that cuts through, according to the records the original owner of this sword was Jaloot whom propher David had killed at the age of 20 years, the sword has a scene carved where Hazrat David is cuting the head of Jaloot. The sword also has a symbol which is said to be carved on it 2000 years ago in Petra Jordon
This sword is also called Saif Ul Anbia (Swords of Prophets) because names of prophet David, Solomon, Haroon, Ysau, Zakaria, Yahya, Jesus and Islam’s prophet Mohammad PBUH are carved on this sword. It is said that Jesus will fight with Dajjal (Antichrist) with this sword
The length of this sword is 101 centimeters, prophet got this sword in from Yathrab’s Jewish clan Banu Qenqae as spoils of war, now this sword is in Topakapi
Al Hataf : Hataf means To Kill and Hataf Al Saif means the Killing Sword, This sword was shied from clan to clan in the Jewish tribes as symbol of Bani Israel. This sword came to prophet as spoils of war from Banu Qenqae. It is said that this sword was made by Hazrat Dawood (David) with his hands, as he was an expert of making things from iron.
This sword is made similar to Al Battar but it is slightly longer it is 112 centementrs long and 8 centimeters wide.
Al Qalaei : One with Beautiful scabbard (cover ) this sword also came to The Prophet (PBUH) as spoils of war from Banu Qenfae like Al Battar & AL Hataf, there also a saying that this sword with 2 golden deer was unearthed by Prophets grand father Abdul Mutalib from Zam Zam wells which were burried by the in laws of prophet Ishmail.
The name Qalaei may refer to its origin from Syria, India or China while some researchers refer it to a metal which gives other metals shining or used as polish for metals. This sword is 100 centimeters long and it kept in Tapakopi museum Istanbul.
Al Zulfiqar : This sword is famous for it being sharp from both sides, it also has two points at the end. This sword came to prophet from the spoils of battle of Badar. However later prophet gave this sword to his cousin Ali Ibne Talif (KUW) Karamullah Wajahu. From records it is known that this this sword remained with the family for many generations. Now this sword is in Topakapi museum
Al Makhzam: Al Makhzam also means ne that cuts through. It is said that this sword was taken by Ali (KUW) while fighting with a syrian tribe, while another opinion is that prophet himself gave this sword to Ali and it was with the clan of the prophet since centuries.
It is 97meters long and words of Zainuddin Al Aabdeen are carved on it. This sword is Topakapi museum
Al Qazeeb : Qazeeb means broken branch or untamed camel. This sword is thin and very sharp. This sword remaind with the Prophet (PBUH) but was never used in any battle. This sword has carving of La Illahe Illalah Mohammad Ul Rasoolullah, Mohammad bun Abdullah bun Abdul Mutalib. This sword always remains in the house of prophet.
It is said that this during the Fatimids times this sword was used in abttles. It is 100 centimeters long and its scabbard is made of some animal’s skin. This sword is also kept in Topakapi museum
Al Azab : Al Azab means the one that runs fast or is very sharp. A follower of the prophet Saad Bin Ibadah (RA) gave this sword to Prophet (PBUH) before the battle of Uhad. Prophet gave this sword to Abu Dajajah Al Ansari to fight. This sword is kept in Egypt’s Hussain Bin Ibne Ali Jamia mosque
The pictures of these swords were taken by Mohammad Hassan Mohammad Al Tahami in 1929 for his research paper about Prophets swords battle weapons.
