Arabic · proper noun · Faith & Sacred History

Khaibar

ख़ैबर

said khai-bar

also written: khaybar, khaibaar

Meaning

The fortress whose gate Ali tore away in the campaign of Khaibar; emblem of overwhelming valour breaking the strongest defence.

Related words

ARABIC

Ali

Ali ibn Abi Talib, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet, the 'Lion of God' famed for valour, justice and wisdom; the emblem of the heroic, gnostic warrior-saint.

ARABIC

Haidar

'The Lion', an epithet of Ali ibn Abi Talib; evokes his unmatched courage in battle.

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