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(Encyclopedia) conscription, compulsory enrollment of personnel for service in the armed forces. Obligatory service in the armed forces has existed since ancient times in many cultures, including the…Muhammad, Elijah
(Encyclopedia) Muhammad, Elijah, 1897–1975, American black-nationalist and religious leader, b. near Sandersville, Ga. Originally named Elijah Poole, he left home at 16 and worked at various jobs. In…Mehmed
(Encyclopedia) Mehmed or Mehmet. For persons thus named, use Muhammad.Khamenei, Ali
(Encyclopedia) Khamenei, Ali (Mohammad Ali Hoseyn Khamenei)Khamenei, Alimōhämädˈ älēˈ hōsānˈ khamānāēˈ [key], 1939–, Iranian religious and political leader, b. Mashhad. A Shiite Islamic cleric who…Dost Muhammad
(Encyclopedia) Dost MuhammadDost Muhammaddōst m&oomacr;hämˈmäd [key], 1793–1863, emir of Afghanistan. He and his family struggled to get the emirate for years before he finally succeeded in…Mahomet
(Encyclopedia) Mahomet: see Muhammad.Islam
(Encyclopedia) IslamIslamĭslämˈ, ĭsˈläm [key], [Arab.,=submission to God], world religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad. Founded in the 7th cent., Islam is the youngest of the three monotheistic…Muhammad Ahmad
(Encyclopedia) Muhammad Ahmad: see Mahdi.Muhammad Naeem Noor Khan, 2004 News
Pakistani computer engineer and al-Qaeda operative, was captured in Pakistan in July. The CIA found files on his laptop computer that indicated al-Qaeda had conducted detailed reconnaissance…Tughluq, Muhammad
(Encyclopedia) Tughluq, Muhammad: see Delhi Sultanate.Trending
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