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nounleader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence for Black Americans (1897-1975)
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nounthe Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
Definition that contains muhammad
- book the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
- ali the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects
- islam the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
- mecca joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
- koran the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
- medina a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam
- quran the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
- sunni a member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad
- hadith (Islam) a tradition based on reports of the sayings and activities of Muhammad and his companions
- sunna (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran