The study addresses the contemporary suspicions raised about the life of Prophet Muhammad (saw) by individuals influenced by orientalist ideologies. These critics attempt to tarnish the Prophet's image, particularly focusing on his marital life, to discredit Islam, cause doubt among Muslims, and hinder the spread of Islam in the Western settings. The study aims to clarify the suspicions raised about the Prophet's marital life, respond to these suspicions using logical and textual evidence, and highlight examples of the allegations, such as claims about the Prophet's lineage, his marriage to Sayyidah ‘Ayishah (ra) at a young age, and false assertions about Sayyidah Khadijah (ra) intoxicating her father to accept her marriage to the Prophet (saw). The study combines an inductive approach to track the allegations through relevant literature and a descriptive-analytical method to critique and refute them with historical and scriptural evidence. The study concludes that these suspicions stem from a modern group of critics who adopt the orientalists’ footsteps. They aim to distort the image of Islam and its Prophet by misusing weak narratives and distorting historical texts. These individuals pose a significant threat because they spread their ideas among Muslims, targeting those with limited religious knowledge. The study further identifies their motives; intellectual, religious, political, materialistic, and emphasizes the need for continuous scholarly efforts to refute such claims and defend the honour of the Prophet (saw).
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