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Muhammad
muu-HAH-muhd
Muhammad (name) means the founder of Islam, regarded by Muslims as God's final prophet and the one who received the Qur'an. Example: “Muslims believe the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad over 23 years.”
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The founder of Islam, regarded by Muslims as God's final prophet and the one who received the Qur'an.
"Muslims believe the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad over 23 years."
"Muhammad is honoured as the last in a line of prophets in Islam."
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A widely used male given name in the Muslim world.
"Muhammad is one of the most common first names globally."
How to use Muhammad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe central prophet of Islam, and also an extremely common personal name.
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Etymology
From Arabic Muhammad, meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Muhammad” mean?
The word “Muhammad” means the founder of Islam, regarded by Muslims as God's final prophet and the one who received the Qur'an. In plain terms, the central prophet of Islam, and also an extremely common personal name.
How do you pronounce “Muhammad”?
“Muhammad” is pronounced muu-HAH-muhd (/mʊˈhɑməd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Muhammad” in a sentence?
Here is “Muhammad” used in a sentence: “Muslims believe the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad over 23 years.”
What is another word for “Muhammad”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Muhammad” include Seal of the Prophets, al-Amin, Abu Qasim and Momo.
What part of speech is “Muhammad”?
“Muhammad” is a name.
Where does the word “Muhammad” come from?
The word “Muhammad” comes from Arabic. From Arabic Muhammad, meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy.".
Is “Muhammad” a common word?
“Muhammad” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Muhammad” have?
“Muhammad” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the founder of Islam, regarded by Muslims as God's final prophet and the one who received the Qur'an.
What is the difference between Muhammad and Muslim?
Muhammad is the name of the prophet regarded as the founder of Islam. A Muslim is a follower of Islam. The two words are closely related in subject but are not interchangeable.
Why is Muhammad spelled so many different ways in English?
Because the name is transliterated from Arabic, it appears in English as Muhammad, Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammed, and other forms. These are all spellings of the same Arabic name.
What is the difference between Muhammad and Allah?
Allah is the Arabic word for God, whom Muslims worship. Muhammad is regarded by Muslims as God's prophet and messenger, not as a divine figure himself.
Why do Muslims say 'peace be upon him' after Muhammad?
Many Muslims follow the Prophet's name with the phrase 'peace be upon him,' often abbreviated PBUH, as a mark of respect. It is a customary sign of reverence when he is mentioned.
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