Prophetology in Europe: A Case Study of Several Leading University Website in the past Decade

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1 MA in Quranic Sciences and Ḥadīth, University of Isfahan, Isfahan

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Quranic Sciences and Ḥadīth, University of Isfahan

3 Associate Professor, Department of Quranic Sciences and Ḥadīth, University of Isfahan

10.22081/csa.2025.69417.1190

Abstract

The Sira of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) has always been of interest to Orientalists. This attention has increased in recent decades due to increased Muslim migration, a growing presence of Muslim researchers in the scientific and academic spaces of Europe, and media portrayals of Islam, ranging from "moderate Islam" to narratives of terrorism and Islamophobia. As with any research field, embarking on a study of the Prophet's Sira requires a thorough understanding of existing scholarship and research. A careful examination of recent studies on the Prophet's Sira in European universities reveals that while this research is conducted in many European institutions and is not confined to a specific country, it has become particularly prominent in British and German universities. The findings of this study indicate that the universities of Paderborn, Hamburg, Goethe, Tübingen, Münster, Oxford, and Uppsala are among the most active academic centers in this field. Examples of projects undertaken include "The Transformation of Muhammad from Human to Superman" and "Christian Prophetology with a Look at Judaism and Islam." Additionally, publications like "A Hermeneutic Study of the Prophet's Biography and Interpretive Thought" and "The Prophet as a Model" showcase the scope of research at these institutions.

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Conduct Studies of Ahl-ol-Bayt
Volume 10, Issue 18
April 2025
Pages 87-106

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