2018 Volume 3 Issue 2 Supplementary
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STUDY OF THE PROPHET'S PERSONALITY IN THE QURAN AND SIRA IBN HESHAM


Asghar AKBARI POURKANI
Abstract

The character of the Prophet (PBUH) can be studied in many dimensions. The study of his character has a great importance regarding a major source like Quran. One of the explained dimension of his character in Quran consists of its comparison with historical reports of this context in order to obtain similar, different and contradicted aspects, which altogether is called comparative study. The main question of this study is that what differences and contradictions are in the Ifk report between Ibn-Hisham conduct and Quranic character ofthe Prophet (PBUH)? (question) Quran presents the unique and unmatched character ofthe Prophet (PBUH) in every aspect. (theory) This study aims to reveal the differences and contradictions between one of the historical sources and Quranic character ofthe Prophet (PBUH). (purpose) The method of this study is descriptive-analytical and historic-comparative (method). The character ofthe Prophet (PBUH) in Quran is a comprehensive one regarding different aspects like cognitive, emotional-motivational, behavior and characteristics, which is different and sometimes contradicted with reports of the historical sources. (findings).


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