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Zifir · 19th November 2010, 09:41 AM

Battara,
I don't think the references to Hz. Ali necessarily makes the owner of this yatağan a shia since bravery of Ali and his valour in battle are common themes in Islamic literature. (by the way zulfikar was Ali's sword). But the title of the owner "Ağa/Agha" tell us that he was possibly from the military class, that title was usually used for janissaries.

For the seven sleepers, I am not really sure, but there was a similar discussion in this forum and Teodor offered an explanation based on his talks with a Bulgarian scientist, you can find it here:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=sleepers

Best,

Zifir

19th November 2010, 09:41 AM	#14
Zifir Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Istanbul Posts: 228	Battara, I don't think the references to Hz. Ali necessarily makes the owner of this yatağan a shia since bravery of Ali and his valour in battle are common themes in Islamic literature. (by the way zulfikar was Ali's sword). But the title of the owner "Ağa/Agha" tell us that he was possibly from the military class, that title was usually used for janissaries. For the seven sleepers, I am not really sure, but there was a similar discussion in this forum and Teodor offered an explanation based on his talks with a Bulgarian scientist, you can find it here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=sleepers Best, Zifir Last edited by Zifir; 19th November 2010 at 06:31 PM.