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Elijah Muhammad

–noun
(Elijah Poole), 1897–1975, U.S. religious leader of the Black Muslims 1934–75.

Mu⋅ham⋅mad

[moo-ham-uhd, -hah-muhd]
–noun
1. Also, Mohammed, Mahomet. a.d. 570–632, Arab prophet: founder of Islam.
2. Elijah (Elijah Poole), 1897–1975, U.S. clergyman: leader of the Black Muslims 1934–75.
3. a male given name.
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Muhammad (Mohammed)

The Arab founder of Islam, Muhammad is held by Muslims to be the chief prophet of God. He was born in Mecca. Muslims believe that the Koran was dictated to him by an angel sent from God.

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Muhammad 
1615, Mohammed, from Arabic, lit. "the Praiseworthy," name of the prophet of Islam (c.570-632. The earliest form of his name in Eng. was Mahum (c.1205), originally used confusedly for "an idol." Wyclif has Macamethe (c.1380). Mahomet was common until 19c.
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