the Prophet

noun

used as another name for Muhammad, the founder of Islam

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Fasting, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, is a vital part of Ramadan, the holy period that marks the month when Muslims believe the angel Gabriel first revealed the Quran, Islam’s central religious text, to the Prophet Muhammad. Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 Some others within the group interpreted Yahaya’s lyrics as an insult to the Prophet Muhammad. Sean Nelson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 And he was known to also publicly malign and insult the Prophet of Islam, Prophet Muhammad. Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Pakistan was closed for Mawlid-al-Nab, celebrating the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Prophet

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