Have you ever wondered just how many times the name of the final messenger, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), appears in the Quran? While his life and teachings are central to the entire book, his name itself is mentioned a very specific number of times, each one in a different context.
This fact can be quite surprising to some. So, how many times is the Prophet’s name explicitly mentioned in the Holy Quran?
Question: How many times is the Prophet ﷺ mentioned by name in the Qur’an?
Options are:
- A) 4 times
- B) 5 times
- C) 10 times
- D) 25 times
Correct Answer is : A) 4 times
Description:
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is mentioned by name 4 times in the Qur’an.
These mentions are in Surah Al Imran (3:144), Surah Muhammad (47:19), Surah Al-Fath (48:29), and Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40).
Allah highlights the Prophet ﷺ in various contexts, reminding believers of his noble status and the importance of following his guidance.