Al Tabari Volume 6 Page 111 Jun 2026
“Brother, the weight of a sword is not measured by the iron it bears, but by the justice it dispenses. If we take more than they can give, we sow the seeds of rebellion.”
Discussed just before this page (starting around page 107), this involves a controversial narration where Satan supposedly influenced a revelation to include praise for Meccan goddesses, which was later abrogated. The Boycott and Repeal: Page 111 leads directly into the discussion of the repeal of the boycott al tabari volume 6 page 111
Al-Tabari's "The History of al-Tabari" is a comprehensive work that spans 40 volumes. The historian's approach to recording the events of the Islamic world was meticulous and thorough. He relied on a range of sources, including eyewitness accounts, oral traditions, and written records, to create a detailed and accurate history of the Islamic world. “Brother, the weight of a sword is not
Page 111 remains a focal point for debates regarding the nature of revelation and the historical reliability of early Islamic sources. While it provides a "lively and colorful" narrative, it serves as a reminder of the complex task historians face when weighing different traditions against each other. The historian's approach to recording the events of
For those looking to dive deeper into the original text, you can find digital versions of The History of al-Tabari through resources like Kalamullah or the SUNY Press collection.
: That evening, the Archangel Gabriel reportedly visited Muhammad and revealed that those two phrases were not from God.