Muhammad
[moo-ham-uh d, -hah-muh d]
Mohammed II
or Muhammad II
- the Conqueror, 1430–81, sultan of Turkey 1451–81: conqueror of Constantinople 1453.
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Examples from the Web for muhammad
Contemporary Examples
Over the past week, Sony Pictures Entertainment has received more body blows than Muhammad Ali during the Rumble in the Jungle.
“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 PawnsXanthe Ackerman
November 27, 2014
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 IconMarcus Baram
November 15, 2014
The impact Jackson made, in that regard, was like that which Muhammad Ali would make on a cheap, screen door with his fists.
Because that was the name of the leader of the first Islamic caliphate, established after the Prophet Muhammad died in 632.
Historical Examples
The Khalf Omar says this verse was extant in Muhammad's life-time but that it is now lost.
The Faith of IslamEdward Sell
Muhammad said: "The first thing which God created was my light, and my spirit."
The Faith of IslamEdward Sell
This probably refers to the possession by the Imm of the "light of Muhammad."
The Faith of IslamEdward Sell
The teaching of Muhammad contains the solution of every difficulty that can arise.
The Faith of IslamEdward Sell
Thus in various ways was the revelation made known to Muhammad.
The Faith of IslamEdward Sell
Muhammad
- ?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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Mohammed II
- ?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.
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Muhammad
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