: While reciting, Satan allegedly "cast upon his tongue" words praising three pagan goddesses (al-Lat, al-Uzza, and Manat) as "high-flying cranes" whose intercession is desired.
The text refers to a critical section within the English translation of Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk (The History of the Prophets and Kings) by the legendary Persian scholar Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari . Published in English by the State University of New York (SUNY) Press, Volume 6 is titled Muhammad at Mecca . This specific page sits at the heart of one of the most intense theological and academic debates in Islamic history: the narration commonly known as the incident of the "Satanic Verses" ( Gharaniq ). Context of Volume 6: Muhammad at Mecca al tabari volume 6 page 111
: While reciting Surah an-Najm, "Satan cast on his tongue" words that praised the Meccan goddesses (al-Lat, al-Uzza, and Manat), referring to them as "high-flying cranes" ( al-gharaniq al-ula ) whose intercession was accepted. Initial Joy : While reciting, Satan allegedly "cast upon his
Surah al-Hajj 22:52 is subsequently cited as a divine comfort, stating that previous messengers also had Satan interject into their recitations, but Allah always abrogated and purged those interventions. Al-Tabari’s Methodology as a Historian This specific page sits at the heart of
The report describes a period when the Prophet Muhammad was deeply concerned for his people and wished for a revelation that would bring the Quraysh closer to him. According to this narration: The Incident : While reciting Surah an-Najm
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: This essay provides a general approach to analyzing historical texts, particularly al-Tabari's work. For a more specific and detailed essay, one would need to directly consult "Al-Tabari Volume 6, Page 111" to understand the particular historical events, themes, or discussions presented on that page.