The Lion and the Sword of Ali
Object
Poster
Production date
1986
Object number
1987.88
Physical Description
Shia Islamic poster:
The sword of Hazrat Ali is called ‘Al Zulfiqar’. On its blade is written: ‘And he revealed iron, wherein is mighty power and (many) uses for mankind. King of the brave, Lion of Allah, Power of God, there is no conqueror like Hazrat Ali, and no sword like Zulfiqar.’
Above each end of the sword, short pieces of text read ‘O Allah!’ and ‘O Prophet of Allah (Peace be upon Him)’. The surrounding text has not been translated. The twelve pink roses surrounding the lion contain the names of the twelve Shia Imams.
The lion of Ali is known is ‘Nad-e-Ali’. Here it is made up completely of calligraphy, which reads: ‘Call Hazrat Ali (for help) example of miracles. You will find him helpful, all the problems will disappear, with the prophecy of Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and Ali’s friendship with Allah’.
The sword of Hazrat Ali is called ‘Al Zulfiqar’. On its blade is written: ‘And he revealed iron, wherein is mighty power and (many) uses for mankind. King of the brave, Lion of Allah, Power of God, there is no conqueror like Hazrat Ali, and no sword like Zulfiqar.’
Above each end of the sword, short pieces of text read ‘O Allah!’ and ‘O Prophet of Allah (Peace be upon Him)’. The surrounding text has not been translated. The twelve pink roses surrounding the lion contain the names of the twelve Shia Imams.
The lion of Ali is known is ‘Nad-e-Ali’. Here it is made up completely of calligraphy, which reads: ‘Call Hazrat Ali (for help) example of miracles. You will find him helpful, all the problems will disappear, with the prophecy of Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and Ali’s friendship with Allah’.
Associated Place
Pakistan (Place)
Material
Paper
Dimension
Height: 354mm
Width: 278mm
Width: 278mm
On display?
No