In its surviving form , in Syriac , it is noticeably respectful towards Islam , and may well have been written for the enjoyment of both Christian and Muslim readers .
It was published first in Syriac and later in Arabic .
In Syriac 's surviving form , in Syriac , it is noticeably respectful towards Islam , and may well have been written for the enjoyment of both Christian and Muslim readers .
It was published first in Syriac and later in Arabic .