the Prophet

noun

used as another name for Muhammad, the founder of Islam

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Muslims believe that God revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad during this month. Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026 It is believed that during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, the Angel Gabriel began delivering the Quran, which was later transcribed into writing, to the Prophet Muhammad. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026 Commonly, dates are the first food to be consumed when breaking fast, considered a practice of the Prophet. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026 Muslim people believe this month is when the Prophet Muhammad was given the Quran and the duty to carry God's message. Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Prophet

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