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the Prophet

noun

—used as another name for Muhammad, the founder of Islam

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The Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published 12 editorial cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. — USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 The beginnings of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad are among the topics covered in world history. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026 In 2012, fury over an anti-Muslim film ridiculing the Prophet Muhammad sparked violent clashes across the Muslim world. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 The ⁠message was published on Khamenei’s Telegram account for Islamic Unity Week, which marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Prophet

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“The Prophet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Prophet. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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