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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

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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.


Example Sentences

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It was created by two brothers, Qa'im Muhammad and Muhammad Muqim, for a Mughal nobleman.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Oscar De La Hoya and Muhammad Ali's grandson on Wednesday slammed proposed changes to federal boxing laws, warning a US Senate committee that the reforms would prioritize corporate profits and Saudi investors over fighters.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Muhammad Daud Ali, a former Indian army technician, recently discovered that he was no longer a voter in his home state of West Bengal.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He was also a rambling eccentric whose personal pantheon included Jesus, Hillel, Muhammad, Karl Marx and Carl Sagan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“But you’re not finished. It’s a work in progress,” Muhammad says, not letting go.

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