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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Two smart lbw reviews to remove Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Rizwan, followed by a short ball to get Awais, took Robinson's tally this summer to 19 wickets in three matches at an average of 8.84.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

England were boosted by a late cameo of 34 not out from Gus Atkinson, while Pakistan were led by four wickets from Muhammad Abbas and three from Mohammad Ali.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

It was a punch delivered in Atlanta on Sunday and felt all the way in Washington, smooth and fluid, like one of Sugar Ray Robinson’s left hooks or Muhammad Ali’s left jabs.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

He was surrounded by his beloved longtime partner, children, grandchildren and dog, he said, in a room filled with photos and quotes of his longtime hero, boxing champion, Muhammad Ali.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

After she leaves, I turn to Muhammad, noticing Nuah’s empty spot as I do so.

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