Muhammad
- Proper noun:
- The Arab prophet and founder of Islam: According to Islamic belief, Muhammad is considered the final prophet and messenger of God (Allah), through whom the Quran was revealed. He lived from approximately 570 to 632 CE.
- An American religious and political leader: Elijah Muhammad was the leader of the Nation of Islam, a religious movement that campaigned for the spiritual, social, and economic independence of Black Americans in the mid-20th century.
Referring to the Islamic prophet:
- Muslims believe Muhammad received the first revelation in the cave of Hira.
- The life and teachings of Muhammad are recorded in the Hadith.
Referring to the Nation of Islam leader:
- Muhammad led the Nation of Islam from 1934 until his death in 1975.
- The teachings of Muhammad emphasized black self-sufficiency.
"The Prophet Muhammad": This is the standard respectful title used by Muslims when referring to the founder of Islam. The phrase "peace be upon him" often follows his name in Islamic contexts.
- Muslims strive to follow the example set by the Prophet Muhammad.
"Elijah Muhammad": Using the full name specifies the 20th-century leader and distinguishes him from the Islamic prophet.
- Elijah Muhammad established Muhammad University of Islam.
Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammed (n): Common alternative transliterations of the Arabic name for the Islamic prophet.
- The name is sometimes spelled "Mohammed" in older English texts.
Muhammadan (adj, historical): An outdated and often considered offensive term meaning "related to Muhammad or Islam." The preferred modern terms are "Islamic" or "Muslim."
- Muhammad Ali (n): The birth name of the famous boxer Cassius Clay, who changed his name after converting to Islam and was a follower of Elijah Muhammad.
- The Messenger (n): A title for the Islamic prophet Muhammad, emphasizing his role.
- The Final Prophet (n): A theological title in Islam for Muhammad.
- Elijah Poole (n): The birth name of Elijah Muhammad.
Seal of the Prophets: An Islamic phrase used to describe Muhammad's status as the final prophet.
- Muhammad is called the Seal of the Prophets in the Quran.
Nation of Islam: The religious movement led by Elijah Muhammad.
- Muhammad was the longtime leader of the Nation of Islam.
- the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
- leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)