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¹⁹ The legatee or heir—(of the Prophet). An honourable title or surname conferred by the Arabs upon ʾAly-ibn-Abu-Tâlib.

²⁰ The Lion of God. Surname given by the Prophet to his uncle Hámzah-ibn-ʾAbd-el-Múttalab, who was slain at the battle of Ohod 3.

²¹ The Prince or first of the Martyrs. I have not been able to discover to whom this title was applied.

²² Possessing two wings. At the battle of Muta ( 8) the Muslim general, Zaïd, who bore the Prophet's standard, was killed. He was succeeded by Jaʾafar-ibn-Abu-Tâlib. A sabre stroke deprived him of his right hand, with which he held the standard. He then took it in his left hand, which he also lost. He then held it between his mutilated arms until he fell mortally wounded. The Prophet was greatly moved on hearing of his death, and said, "Of a truth, in the stead of those two hands which he has lost, God has given him two wings, with which he now traverses Paradise amongst the Angels."

²³ The Sword of God. Surname given to the great commander Khâlid-ibn-el-Walid.