A Study of Sira in the West in the 21st Century

Authors

  • Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz Manj Professor/Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Education, Lahore
  • Dr. Saeed ur Rahman Professor & Head of the Department of Islamic Studies, Institute of Southern Punjab Multan
  • Dr. Ruqia Bano Lecturer Department of Islamic studies, The women university Multan
  • Dr. Sabiha Abdul Quddus Lecturer Department of Islamic Studies, The women university Multan
  • Unsa khan Lecturer Department of Islamic studies, The Women University Multan
  • Zainab Zafar Visiting Lecturer Department of Islamic studies, University of Education Lahore, Multan Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1234/re.v8.i2.8

Keywords:

Study, Sira, West, 21st Century

Abstract

This article explores the study of the Sira (biography) of Prophet Muhammad in the Western academic context during the 21st century. The Sira serves as a crucial historical and religious text in Islam, providing insights into the life, teachings, and character of the Prophet Muhammad. Over the past two decades, there has been a growing interest among Western scholars in understanding the Sira and its significance. This article examines the trends, methodologies, and key contributions in the study of the Sira in the Western world, highlighting the diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches used by scholars. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of continued research on the Sira to foster cross-cultural understanding and promote interfaith dialogue.

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Published

2023-04-30

How to Cite

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz Manj, Dr. Saeed ur Rahman, Dr. Ruqia Bano, Dr. Sabiha Abdul Quddus, Unsa khan, & Zainab Zafar. (2023). A Study of Sira in the West in the 21st Century. Research, 8(2), 152–165. https://doi.org/10.1234/re.v8.i2.8

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Articles