Hela Ouardi's 'Muhammad. Nouvelle biographie' Offers Literary Portrait of Islam's Founder

Hela Ouardi, a literature professor at the University of Tunis, has published a new book titled 'Muhammad. Nouvelle biographie' that presents an intimate portrait of Islam's founder. In an interview with Le Monde, she explains her approach of analyzing Muhammad exclusively as a literary figure rather than a religious one. The work explores the prophet's private life to fundamentally rewrite his biography. Ouardi's methodology focuses on literary analysis rather than theological interpretation. The book was discussed in Le Monde on April 11, 2026. Her academic position at the University of Tunis informs her scholarly perspective. The publication represents a significant contribution to biographical studies of religious figures through literary lenses. This approach allows for new interpretations of historical narratives.