Muhammad

American  

[moo-ham-uhd, -hah-muhd] / mʊˈhæm əd, -ˈhɑ məd /

noun

1. Also Mohammed Mahomet a.d. 570–632, Arab prophet: founder of Islam.

2. Elijah Elijah Poole, 1897–1975, U.S. clergyman: leader of the Black Muslims 1934–75.

3. a male given name.

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Muhammad British  

/ mʊˈhæməd /

noun

1. ?570–632 _ad , the prophet believed by Muslims to be the channel for the final unfolding of God's revelation to mankind: popularly regarded as the founder of Islam. He began to teach in Mecca in 610 but persecution forced him to flee with his followers to Medina in 622. After several battles, he conquered Mecca (630), establishing the principles of Islam (embodied in the Koran) over all Arabia

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Muhammad Cultural  

1. The Arab founder of Islam, Muhammad is held by Muslims to be the chief prophet of God. He was born in Mecca (see also Mecca). Muslims believe that the Koran was dictated to him by an angel sent from God.

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Example Sentences

Cover images of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and other superstars are emblazoned in the memories of fans who eagerly awaited the title to arrive in the mail each week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Built in 1837 by former Awadh ruler Muhammad Ali Shah, the site once served not just the elite, but the public too.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi reluctantly went along with the plan, dubbed Operation Ajax, though he fled town before its Aug. 15, 1953, launch.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The nizam juggled between his obligations to the colonial raj and to India’s rising pro-independence leaders Jawaharlal Nehru and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

As I pass the prayer hall, far behind Muhammad, who bounds ahead to join Saint Sarah, I see the visiting youth groups inside, in two huddles, prepping.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali