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

Sohaib raised his fifty off 28 balls but fell in the last over to leave Muhammad Arfan to hit the winning run to trigger joyous celebrations.

From Barron's

A caretaker government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus paved the way for what many saw as Bangladesh’s most free elections in a long time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who will step down once the new government takes power, has urged all sides to stay calm.

From Barron's

Speaking after voting, interim leader Muhammad Yunus said the country had "ended the nightmare and begun a new dream".

From BBC

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus said the holding of elections on Thursday, the first since the deadly 2024 uprising, marked the end of the "nightmare" and a fresh start for the nation.

From Barron's