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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.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the diagnosis had been confirmed by laboratory tests.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

"Novita is still receiving intensive care," Andi Muhammad Khadafi, head of the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency, told reporters on Thursday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Receiver Darr Muhammad has 26 catches and three touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi received the award for reconciliation and interfaith cooperation from Dame Sarah Mullally last week, on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Muhammad is in front of the kitchen sink, chugging raw eggs from a carton for a new regimen he’s on.

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

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