Distorted and Omitted Accounts of the Prophet’s Life Before His Mission in Ibn Hisham’s *Al-Sira* (d. 218 AH/833 CE)

Abstract

This study aims to examine the distorted and omitted narratives of the Prophet’s biography before the mission in Al-Sirah by Ibn Hisham (d. 218 AH), by identifying instances of omission, abbreviation, and alteration compared to the original narrations of Ibn Ishaq. The research highlights the impact of these changes on understanding the pre-prophetic phase, particularly regarding the Prophet’s birth, name, lineage, upbringing, marriage, and offspring, The study consists of two main sections: the first addresses narratives related to the, while the second focuses on his A critical analysis is conducted to uncover the historical and doctrinal implications of the omitted or modified narrations, The research stated methodology of mere abbreviation and refinement, as he omitted several essential narrations, especially those bearing theological implications or indicating early monotheistic belief within the Prophet’s family.