سیرت النبی ﷺ کا دعوتی پہلو اور سمی بصری آلات کا استعمال

The Daʻwah Aspect of Sīrah and the Use of Audio-Visual Media

Abstract

This article examines the contemporary need to present the Prophetic biography (Sīrat al-Nabī peace be on him) through modern auditory and visual media, arguing that traditional textual approaches—though rich and indispensable—are no longer sufficient to address the communicative preferences of present-day audiences. The author highlights the declining reading culture, the strong cognitive impact of multimodal learning, and the pressing necessity of conveying the ethical, spiritual, and civilizational dimensions of the Prophet’s life to Muslims and non-Muslims alike through formats that are both accessible and engaging. The study proposes a comprehensive, technologically integrated project termed “Sīrat Ghar” (Prophetic Biography Museum), envisioned as an institution that combines physical models, curated image galleries, historical maps, replicas of objects from the Prophetic era, and interactive displays on the evolution of sīrah literature. Central to this proposal is the deployment of virtual reality, augmented reality, and holographic technologies that would enable visitors to experience key spaces, events, and social environments of early Islam without compromising Islamic ethical boundaries concerning representation. The article underscores the museum’s potential to serve diverse audiences—including children, the illiterate, women, differently abled individuals, and especially non-Muslims—by offering a credible and immersive platform rooted in scholarly authenticity. Ultimately, the paper calls for collaborative efforts among sīrah scholars, technologists, and relevant institutions to develop a fully realized, ethically guided model through which the Prophetic legacy can be communicated in a pedagogically sound, impactful, and culturally responsible manner.