Zulfikar family
Egyptian noble family
The Zulfikar family, sometimes spelled Zolfakar (Egyptian: Ⲍⲩⲗϥⲓⲕⲁⲣ, Arabic: عائلة ذو الفقار), is a prominent Egyptian noble family. They have had an influence that has stretched from the late 16th century to modern times.
It is known that more than one Zulfikar has been either a ruler of Egypt or a prince in the Egyptian Mamluk era. The family has produced a large number of military officers from the 19th to the late-20th century. It has also contributed to modern Egyptian art through the works of filmmaker Ezz El-Dine Zulfikar, filmmaker Mahmoud Zulfikar, actor Salah Zulfikar, poet Magda Zulfikar, among others.
History
Sources indicate that family's last name 'Zulfikar' came as a reference to the Zulfiqar sword of Muhammad. In legend, Muhammad asked God to give him a sword, and granted it to Ali to replace his old broken sword. This sword is of a high value to the Muslim world.
Sources indicate that the Zulfikar family was already well established in Cairo by the late 16th century. Many elders thereof held the title of prince, pasha, bey or hanim in the Mamluk era.
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