: Hearing this, the polytheists of the Quraysh were delighted, believing Muhammad had finally acknowledged their gods, and they prostrated alongside the Muslims. The Correction
Volume 6 of The History of al-Tabari (page 111 in the SUNY Press edition) documents the "Satanic Verses" incident, where Muhammad reportedly expressed distress over mistakenly uttering verses praising pagan idols, according to early traditions. While recording this account, al-Tabari includes reports that are generally viewed as unauthentic by many scholars, who note he often compiled varying historical traditions without verifying all as true. Explore the source text further at SUNY Press Kalamullah.Com al tabari volume 6 page 111
In the standard SUNY English translation, Volume 6, page 111 provides a nuanced look at the ethical dilemmas faced by the early Muslim community immediately after their first major military victory, focusing on prisoner treatment, the role of literacy as currency, and the exceptional execution of a staunch enemy poet. : Hearing this, the polytheists of the Quraysh
"I have fabricated things against God and have imputed to Him words which He has not spoken" The Resolution Explore the source text further at SUNY Press Kalamullah
Al Tabari, also known as Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari, was a renowned Persian historian, scholar, and Quranic commentator who lived from 838 to 923 CE. He is best known for his monumental work, "The History of the Prophets and Kings" (also known as "Tarikh al-Tabari" in Arabic), which is considered one of the most important and influential historical works in Islamic literature.
One of the prominent Umayyad figures mentioned in this section is Ubaydallah ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Marwan . Following the collapse of Umayyad authority in Syria and the hounding of the family by Abbasid agents, Ubaydallah attempts to flee. Unlike others who fled to remote deserts or tried to blend into the populace, Ubaydallah seeks a path that he believes offers him the best chance of survival or perhaps a power base to regroup.
: The Quraysh were pleased and prostrated with him. However, the angel Gabriel later corrected Muhammad, informing him that the praise for the idols was not from God.