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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Role of Holy Imams in Revival of Religion The Narratives of the "gharaniq" Fable in the Caliphate School The commentators of this issue have said in an interpretation of the fifty second verse of the Suah Haj: "And we did not send before you any apostle or prophet, but when he desired, the Shaitan made a suggestion respecting his desire; but Allah annuls that which the Shaitan casts, then does Allah establish His communications, and Allah is Knowing, Wise".

Tabari, the Imam of the caliphate schools commentators has narrated the narratives and saying related to the interpretation of the words '---Arabic text---' and '---Arabic text---' and divides them into two parts: 290 A-Part one of Tabaris narratives in interpretation of '---Arabic text---' and '---Arabic text---' In this part Tabari mentions narratives which hold the view that because of the Prophets great interest and fervour in converting his tribe, he thought to himself that he should speak to them according tot heir inclination regarding their idols and gods, and at times he even disliked speaking ill of them for this very reason.

To enlarge upon this opinion Tabari seeks proof for it in the following group of narratives. Tabari relates the first narrative from Mohammad ibn Ka'b Gharzy and Mohammad ibn Gahis. These two say: One day the Holy Prophet (s.a.w) attended one of the assemblies of the Quraish. On that day he was hoping that something would not be revealed to him which would cause the Quraishites hatred and aversion. At that time, however, the Lord inspired in him the Surah Najm.

The Prophet recited it as it was until he came to the verse. '---Arabic text---' and it was there that satan inspired him to add: '---Arabic text---' He spoke these words and then continued on with reciting the rest of the Surah.

At the end of the surah he prostrated and everyone present also placed their foreheads on the ground and prostrated with him while only Valib ibn Moghaireh - because of old age and lack of strength to bend over - took a handful of dirt from the ground and prostrated on it. Everyone was happy with what they heard. The Quraishite idolators said: "We know that Allah gives life and death and possesses the power to create and sustain but our gods have intercession with Him.

Now that you have set aside a part for them we will follow you!." These two narrators then said: That night when Gabriel appeared to the Prophet, he recited the surah for Gabriel.