"Have you thought upon al-Lat and al-Uzza and Manat, the third, the other? "
Based on the academic sources and standard translations of , Volume 6 generally covers the end of the Umayyad Caliphate and the beginning of the Abbasid era.
: Muhammad hoped for a revelation that would reconcile him with his tribe, the Quraysh . al tabari volume 6 page 111
| Work | Relevance | |------|-----------| | (critical Arabic edition, Beirut 1973) | Full Arabic text; includes marginal notes on isnād. | | C.E. Bosworth, The New Islamic Dynasties (1975) | Provides concise background on the Umayyad‑Abbasid transition. | | Patricia Crone, The Nativist Prophets of Early Islam (1994) | Discusses the use of prophetic traditions in political legitimation. | | Michael Fishbein, “The Battle of the Zab and the End of the Umayyad Caliphate,” Journal of Early Islamic Studies , 2010 | A focused article on the military and political dynamics of the 750 CE showdown. | | M. A. Shaban, The Abbasid Revolution (1971) | A classic monograph that elaborates on the events summarized by al‑Tabarī. |
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Volume VI of al-Ṭabarī deals with the rise of Islam in Mecca, a period marked by intense opposition from the Quraysh tribe to Muhammad’s monotheistic message. The narratives recorded by al-Ṭabarī, largely relying on Ibn Isḥāq’s Sīrah (Life of Muhammad), document the psychological pressure and persecution faced by the early Muslim community. The Content of Page 111 (SUNY Translation)
The History of al-Ṭabarī, Volume 6: Muḥammad at Mecca is more than just a historical text; it is a vital record of the formative years of Islam. Page 111 acts as a window into the lived experience of the Prophet and his early followers, capturing the struggles and triumphs in the city where it all began. "Have you thought upon al-Lat and al-Uzza and
Volume VI of The History of al-Tabari (translated by Watt and McDonald) focuses on the early life of the Prophet Muhammad, with page 111 highlighting his guardianship under Abu Talib following the death of 'Abd al-Muttalib. This section details the familial transition, the barakah (blessing) associated with the young Muhammad, and the narrative leading to the encounter with the monk Bahira, establishing crucial context for the Prophet's formative years in Meccan society.
: According to the text, God then "annulled" what Satan had cast, leading to the revelation of Surah 22:52 , which states that every prophet or messenger has had Satan interfere with their desires in this way. | Work | Relevance | |------|-----------| | (critical
The narrative recorded on Page 111 describes a moment when Prophet Muhammad was deeply distressed by the alienation of his tribe, the Quraysh. According to the report compiled by al-Tabari, Muhammad strongly desired a revelation that would reconcile his people to his message. The Inadvertent Recitation