Prophet’s Sirah in the World’s Languages

Prophet’s Sirah in the World’s Languages: The Prophet of Islam in Greek Texts from the Byzantine Era to the Dawn of Modernity

How has the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ been portrayed in Greek-language writings across different historical periods, from the Byzantine era to the beginning of modernity?

This lecture examines how perceptions of the Prophet of Islam evolved through a variety of Greek texts, including historical chronicles, religious polemics, translations, and hagiographical writings. It explores the transition from early interpretations shaped by heresiological perspectives to more diverse and nuanced portrayals influenced by intellectual engagement, interfaith encounters, and the exchange of written works among Greek-speaking communities.

Speaker: Dr. Octavian-Adrian Negoiță
Institute for the History of Religions, Romanian Academy

Moderator: Dr. Muhammad Modassir Ali
College of Islamic Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

• Venue: Conference Room 1, Minaretein, Education City, Qatar

• Language: English

Join this scholarly lecture to explore historical perspectives on the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Greek literature and gain insight into how religious, cultural, and intellectual interactions shaped these representations over time.