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Zulfiqar "bifurcated" (Arabic: ذو الفقار Dhū l-Fiqār) is the sword of the Islamic leader Ali (c. 598–661), son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. In Arabic the name is commonly transliterated as Dhu al-Fiqar, Thulfeqar, Dhulfiqar, Zoulfikar etc. The name Zulfiqar means that which divides exactly in two parts. The sword is legendary, has many stories about its origin and use in Islamic tradition, and has inspired the names of modern people, organizations, and military equipment.
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In the Battle of Uhud, Ali fought in defense of Muhammad, and due to his strength, and that of the sword, repeatedly shattered the swords of his enemies. Muhammad prayed for Ali, "O God you gave power to Ali now give the weapon yourself". In Shia tradition, some believe Zulfiqar was passed down to Ali's sons Hassan and Hussain. According to the Twelver Shia, Zulfiqar is currently in the possession of Imam AlQaim [Mahdi].