Why Take an Interest in the Sira?
Studying the life of the Prophet is to be inspired by the best model that Allah has given to mankind.
This study must first take as a reference point the fact that we are dealing with the Messenger of God and not a mere reformer as there have been so many throughout human history.
Another important reference point is that he is infallible in the transmission of Revelation, and is elevated to a higher rank of morality. What this means in practice is that, unlike other figures who have influenced history. He cannot be the subject of a critical assessment of his person and work, except when it comes to subjecting sources reporting the Prophet’s deeds to critical scrutiny, according to the method defined by hadith scholars.
