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

Muhammad also painted the pebbles in his yard, the fence -- even his slippers.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Here enters Apollo Creed, heavyweight champion of the world, a brilliant showman inspired by Muhammad Ali.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She would work with Martin Luther King Jr. on his rent strike in Chicago and, her son reports, had a single magical meeting with Muhammad Ali.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Dr Muhammad Rahman, one of those residents, has two children who attend the centre's school.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

While I was in Chicago last summer, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad invited me to have dinner at his home.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin