The Representation of the Quranic Prophetic Biography in Contemporary Digital Media: A Comparative Analysis of Educational, Cognitive, and Psychological Functions within Quranic Frameworks

This study addresses the critical issue of how the Quranic Prophetic Biography (al-Sīrah al-Nabawiyyah al-Qurʾāniyyah) is represented across contemporary digital media platforms, where narratives are often fragmented, secularized, or reframed according to non-Islamic paradigms. While the field of religious media studies has expanded in recent years, a significant gap remains in systematically linking Quranic principles, Prophetic exemplarity, and the unique dynamics of digital media ecosystems. The primary objective of this research is to develop a media framework that ensures accurate, ethically grounded, and pedagogically effective representation of the Quranic Prophetic model. Employing a qualitative, analytical–comparative methodology, the study examines a diverse corpus of Islamic, Western, and secular digital media content, triangulated with theoretical models from religious communication studies. The findings reveal substantial discrepancies between Quranic narrative authenticity and prevailing digital portrayals, often driven by algorithmic bias, Western media templates, and insufficient religious media literacy among content producers. However, the research also identifies promising opportunities for constructive engagement through integrative media training, algorithmic accountability, and cross-sector collaboration between scholars, policymakers, and content creators. The proposed framework synthesizes Quranic hermeneutics with contemporary media ethics, offering actionable recommendations for enhancing narrative fidelity, audience engagement, and interfaith understanding in the digital age.

researcher
  • - Hojat Hajimohammadi Yazdi
university
  • - Ph.D. in Media Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

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