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'''Muhammad''' (also spelled '''Mohammed''' or (archaic) '''Mahomet'''), A.D. 570-632) was the founder of [[Islam]], one of the world's major religions.

'''Muhammad''' (also spelled '''Mohammed''' or (archaic) '''Mahomet'''), A.D. 570-632) was the founder of [[Islam]], one of the world's major religions.

Regarded by [[Muslim]]s as [[Allah]]'s final and greatest [[prophet]], Muhammad claimed in Allah's [[revelation]]s, via the angel [[Gabriel]], that [[Judaism]] and [[Christianity]] had grown corrupt, and that Muhammad was to restore the religion God intended. However, common criticisms of Mohamned are: his marriage to a nine-year-old girl was inappropriate; his authorization of the beating of disobedient wives given in the Quran; and he was a vengeful, man of war (Mohammed said, “If God gives me victory in Quraysh [Muhammad’s own tribe in Mecca] in the future, I will mutilate 30 of their men.”<ref>[http://www.answering-islam.org/Authors/Wood/pedophile.htm Was Muhammad a Pedophile?] by David Wood</ref><ref>[http://answering-islam.org/Silas/wife-beating.htm WIFE BEATING IN ISLAM]</ref><ref>[https://billmuehlenberg.com/2008/11/21/jesus-muhammad-and-violence/ Jesus, Muhammad and Violence] by Bill Muehlenberg</ref>

Regarded by [[Muslim]]s as [[Allah]]'s final and greatest [[prophet]], Muhammad claimed in Allah's [[revelation]]s, via the angel [[Gabriel]], that [[Judaism]] and [[Christianity]] had grown corrupt, and that Muhammad was to restore the religion God intended. However, common criticisms of Mohamned are: his marriage to a nine-year-old girl was inappropriate; his authorization of the beating of disobedient wives given in the Quran is unacceptable; and he was a vengeful, man of war (Mohammed said, “If God gives me victory in Quraysh [Muhammad’s own tribe in Mecca] in the future, I will mutilate 30 of their men.”<ref>[http://www.answering-islam.org/Authors/Wood/pedophile.htm Was Muhammad a Pedophile?] by David Wood</ref><ref>[http://answering-islam.org/Silas/wife-beating.htm WIFE BEATING IN ISLAM]</ref><ref>[https://billmuehlenberg.com/2008/11/21/jesus-muhammad-and-violence/ Jesus, Muhammad and Violence] by Bill Muehlenberg</ref>

In accordance with the Islamic [[hadith]], it is considered proper to add an honorary phrase of "sallalahu aleyhi wasallam" (or "SAW"), meaning "peace be upon him" (or "PBUH"), after speaking Muhammad's name.  

In accordance with the Islamic [[hadith]], it is considered proper to add an honorary phrase of "sallalahu aleyhi wasallam" (or "SAW"), meaning "peace be upon him" (or "PBUH"), after speaking Muhammad's name.