Muhammad

[ moo-ham-uh d, -hah-muh d ]

/ mʊˈhæm əd, -ˈhɑ məd /

noun

Also Mohammed, Mahomet. a.d. 570–632, Arab prophet: founder of Islam.

ElijahElijah Poole, 1897–1975, U.S. clergyman: leader of the Black Muslims 1934–75.

a male given name.

Examples from the Web for muhammad

Over the past week, Sony Pictures Entertainment has received more body blows than Muhammad Ali during the Rumble in the Jungle.
Sony: Hollywood’s Most Subversive Studio Under Attack|Marlow Stern|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Paradise lies at the feet of mothers,” Erdogan said on Monday, quoting the Prophet Muhammad.
Allah, Mom, and Baklava: Turkish President Uses Mothers and Kids as Political Pawns|Xanthe Ackerman|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gil turned and saw Muhammad Ali stride out of the stage entrance, smiling and scowling at the same time.
‘The Prince of Chocolate City’: When Gil Scott-Heron Became A Music Icon|Marcus Baram|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The impact Jackson made, in that regard, was like that which Muhammad Ali would make on a cheap, screen door with his fists.
The Unsung Heroism of Jesse Jackson|David Masciotra|September 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Because that was the name of the leader of the first Islamic caliphate, established after the Prophet Muhammad died in 632.
It'll Take More Than Bombs to Stop ISIS|Dean Obeidallah|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was from someone who called himself “Muhammad the Prophet of God.”
A Short History of the World|H. G. Wells
Muhammad said: "The first thing which God created was my light, and my spirit."
The Faith of Islam|Edward Sell
Crack went the musket of Muhammad Baksh, and a bullet skimmed over the cap of the ugly little stranger.
The Disputed V.C.|Frederick P. Gibbon
Arise, then, and gird upon thy thigh the sword of thy illustrious ancestor Muhammad!
Halil the Pedlar|Mr Jkai
The following is a summary of the remarks of Muhammad Al Berkevi on this point.
The Faith of Islam|Edward Sell

British Dictionary definitions for muhammad

Muhammad

/ (mʊˈhæməd) /

noun

?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

Mohammed II

noun

?1430–81, Ottoman sultan of Turkey (1451–81). He captured Constantinople (1453) and conquered large areas of the Balkans

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Word Origin and History for muhammad

Muhammad

1610s, Mohammed, Arabic masc. proper name, literally "the Praiseworthy," name of the prophet of Islam (c.570-632). The earliest forms of his name in English were Mahum, Mahimet (c.1200); originally also used confusedly for "an idol." Wyclif has Macamethe (c.1380), and Makomete also turns up in 14c. documents. Mahomet was common until 19c.; cf. Mohammed.

Culture definitions for muhammad

Muhammad

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.