Glances from the Contemporary Orientalist Perspective Towards the Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him and His Household) A Critical-Analytical Study

Abstract

The comprehensive examination of the Prophet’s biography, encompassing its various components, stages, and principles, holds significant methodological and epistemological importance in understanding the culture of the Islamic community and its interactions with the broader world and other divine religions. From the Renaissance period to the Age of Enlightenment and through to the modern era, including our present time, the study of the Prophet’s biography has been a focal point. In this particular study, we will delve into contemporary orientalist studies, primarily focusing on the previous orientalist perspectives regarding the Holy Qur’an and the revered life of the Prophet. Subsequently, we will present the scholarly, theoretical, and media framework employed by contemporary orientalists in their approach to the Holy Qur’an and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his Household).