The name of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) appears five times throughout the Quran – on four occasions as “Muhammad” and once as “Ahmad.” These instances are distributed across different surahs, each highlighting his divinely appointed role as a messenger, a carrier of truth, and a source of mercy for all of humanity.
Beyond these direct references by name, the Quran honors Prophet Muhammad through a range of noble titles, including “the Messenger,” “the Prophet,” and “the Unlettered Prophet.” Taken together, these mentions and titles paint a whole and deeply reverent picture of his sacred mission and exemplary character within Islam.
How Many Times Is Muhammad Mentioned In The Quran?
The name “Muhammad” surfaces four times across the pages of the Quran, while its variant form “Ahmad” makes a single appearance.
1. Surah Al-Imran (3:144)
“Muḥammad is no more than a messenger; other messengers have gone before him. If he were to die or to be killed, would you regress into disbelief? Those who do so will not harm Allah whatsoever. And Allah will reward those who are grateful.”
2. Surah Al-Fath (48:29)
“Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah. And those with him are firm with the disbelievers and compassionate with one another. You see them bowing and prostrating ˹in prayer˺, seeking Allah’s bounty and pleasure. The sign ˹of brightness can be seen˺ on their faces from the trace of prostrating ˹in prayer˺. This is their description in the Torah. And their parable in the Gospel is that of a seed that sprouts its ˹tiny˺ branches, making it strong. Then it becomes thick, standing firmly on its stem, to the delight of the planter —in this way Allah makes the believers a source of dismay for the disbelievers. To those of them who believe and do good, Allah has promised forgiveness and a great reward.”
3. Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40)
“Muḥammad is not the father of any of your men, but is the Messenger of Allah and the seal of the prophets. And Allah has ˹perfect˺ knowledge of all things.”
4. Surah Muhammad (47:2)
“As for those who believe, do good, and have faith in what has been revealed to Muḥammad—which is the truth from their Lord—He will absolve them of their sins and improve their condition.”
5. Surah As-Saff (61:6)
“And ˹remember˺ when Jesus, son of Mary, said, “O children of Israel! I am truly Allah’s messenger to you, confirming the Torah which came before me, and giving good news of a messenger after me whose name will be Aḥmad.”1 Yet when the Prophet came to them with clear proofs, they said, “This is pure magic.”
Conclusion
The five direct references to Prophet Muhammad within the Quran stand as profound declarations of his prophethood and the universal nature of his message. His name and titles surface in verses that illuminate his character, define his mission, and confirm the finality of his blessed role as the last messenger.
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