A Mughal jade-hilted dagger, India, 17th century

the double-edge slightly curved blade with raised medial ridge and koftgari inscription to forte and scrolling vegetal band to edge, the hilt of pale green jade of baluster form intricately carved with calligraphic inscriptions and floral bands

inscriptions

On the finial, the shahada:

'There is no god, but The God. Mahummad is the Messenger of God'

On the pommel, twice:

'I have five who will extinguish the fever of plague: The Prophet, 'Ali and his two sons and Fatimah'

On the middle, one side:

Qur'an surah al-Baqara (II), 255 (ayat al-kursi)

The other side:

Qur'an surah al-Baqara (II), 255 (ayat al-kursi), followed by:

'Mian Muhiy al-Din.  O The Holy!'

Miran Muhiy al-Din is not identified.  Absence of the words 'work of', its owner' make it impossible to say whether he is a maker, owner or a sufi to whom the invocation is addressed.

On the lower part, twice:

'Call upon 'Ali who causes wonders
You will find him helpful in misfortunes
All anguish, all sorrow will disappear
Through your Prophethood O Muhammad! through your friendship (with God)
O'Ali! O'Ali! O'Ali!