A recurring theme in Al-Tabari’s history is the shifting loyalties of the tribes. On this page, the text often details how local tribes or governors, sensing the shift in the "wind of power," choose to side with the victorious Abbasids rather than shelter the fallen Umayyad prince. The specific account details the cornering of Ubaydallah. He is unable to find the sanctuary he sought.
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Upon hearing this, the pagan Quraysh rejoiced, believing Muhammad had legitimized their intercessory idols. The Retraction and Confession A recurring theme in Al-Tabari’s history is the