How Long to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 6

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 6?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 6 by Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The sixth volume of the translation of al-Ṭabarī's History deals with the ancestors of Muḥammad, with his own early life, and then with his prophetic mission up to the time of his Hijrah or emigration to Medina. The topics covered mean that this volume is of great importance both for the career of Muhammad himself and for the early history of Islam. Al-Ṭabarī was familiar with, and made use of, the main early source of these matters, the Sirah or life of Muḥammad by Ibn Isḥāq, a work which is still extant. Although his own treatment is briefer than that of Ibn Isḥāq, it complements the latter in important ways by making use of other sources. Where Ibn Isḥāq gave only the version of an event which he preferred, al-Ṭabarī includes any variants which he considered of value. Thus he mentions the dispute about the first male to become a muslim--'Ali or Abū Bakr or Zayd--and has also several variant accounts of the call to hostility toward Muhammad from many of the leading Meccans and their attempts to put pressure on his family to stop his preaching. The negotiations with the men of Medina which eventually led to the Hijrah are fully described, and there is then an account of how Muḥammad escaped an assassination attempt and arrived safely in Medina. A concluding section discusses some chronological questions. This volume does not merely give a straightforward account of the earlier career of Muḥammad and the beginnings of Islam, but also contains valuable source-material not easily accessible otherwise, or not accessible at all.

How long is The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 6?

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 6 by Abū Jaʿfar Muḥammad ibn Jarīr al-Ṭabarī is 228 pages long, and a total of 58,824 words.

This makes it 77% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 6 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 21 minutes to read The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 6 aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 6?

The History of al-Ṭabarī Vol. 6 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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