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.

Definition for muhammad (2 of 2)

Mohammed II

or Muhammad II

noun

the Conqueror,1430–81, sultan of Turkey 1451–81: conqueror of Constantinople 1453.

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British Dictionary definitions for muhammad (1 of 2)

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

British Dictionary definitions for muhammad (2 of 2)

Mohammed II

noun

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

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.