Muhammad

[ moo-ham-uhd, -hah-muhd ]

/ mʊˈhæm əd, -ˈhɑ məd /

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noun

Also Mo·ham·med

[moo-ham-id, -hah-mid, moh-], /mʊˈhæm ɪd, -ˈhɑ mɪd, moʊ-/, Ma·hom·et

[muh-hom-it] /məˈhɒm ɪt/ .a.d. 570–632, Arab prophet: founder of Islam.

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

a male given name.

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mug shot, mug up, mugwort, mugwump, Muhajirun, Muhammad, Muhammad Ahmed, Muhammad Ali, Muhammadan, Muhammadan calendar, Muhammadanism

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How to use Muhammad in a sentence

Governments are anxious that such anger does not escalate into the kind of destabilizing unrest seen across the Muslim world a decade ago, when an Islamophobic film, “Innocence of Muslims”, made similarly vulgar claims about Muhammad.
The Islamic World's Outrage Against India Won't Protect the Country's Muslims|Debasish Roy Chowdhury|June 9, 2022|Time
They knew that Muhammad’s followers wouldn’t be daunted by security or police.
Malcolm X: Who was he, why was he assassinated, and who did it?|Sydney Trent|November 18, 2021|Washington Post
Muhammad ran the second-fastest time in women’s 400-m hurdles history.
The 9 Most Inspiring and Surprising Things I Saw At The Tokyo Olympics|Sean Gregory/Tokyo|August 9, 2021|Time
Muhammad made the final pass, to Athing Mu, the 19-year-old 800-m Olympic champion.
'The Women Showed Up.' Team USA's Relay Super Team Wins Gold, Making More Olympic History for Allyson Felix|Sean Gregory/Tokyo|August 7, 2021|Time

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
Siddhattha, whom men have called Gotama, the Buddha, was before Muhammad and he knew more!
King--of the Khyber Rifles|Talbot Mundy
Women brought them all the way from the sea, for even Muhammad Anim could not make Afridi riflemen carry loads.
King--of the Khyber Rifles|Talbot Mundy
The fatalism that she scorned as Muhammad's lie held her in its grip, and her natural courage fought with it.
King--of the Khyber Rifles|Talbot Mundy
Muhammad Anim growled, pointing over his shoulder to a ledge of rock, like a shelf in the far wall.
King--of the Khyber Rifles|Talbot Mundy
King lay still and looked up at him, sure that treachery was the ultimate end of any plan the mullah Muhammad Anim had.
King--of the Khyber Rifles|Talbot Mundy

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

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Cultural 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.