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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Muhammad

Perhaps the most noteworthy sports figure to battle Parkinson’s was boxing great Muhammad Ali, who died in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

They had me up there dressed up as Elijah Muhammad in the 10th grade, asking me what I’d think of Obama.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Bechi is the son of prominent Islamic cleric Muhammad Mukhtar Mu'thi, founder of the Shiddiqiyyah Islamic boarding school in Jombang, East Java.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The author revisits the British-supported Arab revolt during World War I, when the Hashemites, a dynastic family claiming descent from the Prophet Muhammad, rose up against the Ottomans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Nuah’s arm is around him as he turns him toward Muhammad.

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

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