Al Tabari Volume 6 Page 111 File

Approaching Historical Analysis through Al-Tabari’s Work

A. The Tradition of al-Walid b. al-Mughira

Al-Tabari often cites the account involving al-Walid b. al-Mughira, a prominent leader of the Makhzum clan. In this narrative, the Quraysh, fearing that Muhammad’s message would dismantle their social and religious hierarchy, send al-Walid to negotiate. al tabari volume 6 page 111

The specific "piece" or quote often cited from this page is Muhammad's lament: al tabari volume 6 page 111

The Confession: Upon reaching the controversial phrases, Gabriel informed Muhammad that he did not bring those words. The page records Muhammad's subsequent distress and his statement: "I have fabricated things against God and have imputed to Him words which He has not spoken". al tabari volume 6 page 111