Orientalis dan Studi Sirah Nabawiyyah: Telaah Terhadap Pemikiran Clinton Bennett

Orientalists and Sirah Nabawiyyah Studies: An Examination of Clinton Bennett's Thoughts Nabawiyah is a study that has been mostly carried out by Eastern scholars (insiders) Western (outsiders). For Muslims, the life history Prophet source aspiration adaptation for practical purposes in social life. Meanwhile non-Muslims, studying sirah nabawiyah curiosity understanding Islam as successful religion past present. This aims to explore views British orientalist, Bennett, who concerned with Islamic studies general, particular. The research method used qualitative descriptive-analytical. academic problem arises form question how Bennett his work In Search Muhammad? results this indicate neutral positive when Prophet's biography, although sometimes he cites negative things. discussed teaching methodology its various varieties practiced western world mentioned orientalist which have critical sensitive approach faith. According him, scientific criticism must be maintained without sacrificing sensitivity faith