the Prophet

noun

used as another name for Muhammad, the founder of Islam

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Muhammad Taqi al-Hakim, a senior scholar at the Najaf seminary, led the funeral prayers at the Shrine of Imam Ali, the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law. ABC News, 8 July 2026 The caskets of his dead family members sat beneath Khamenei's, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. Nasser Karimi, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026 The caskets of his family members sat beneath Khamenei’s, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Set in the pink of a romantic sunset was an impression of Buraq, the steed that had carried the Prophet to heaven and back and shown him the wonders of Paradise. Literary Hub, 30 June 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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