# Muhammad — Essays character guide

> Muhammad in Essays by Henry David Thoreau.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0021-on-the-duty-of-civil-disobedience

## Who they are

Prophet of Islam; cited as a heroic reformer.

## In the story

### [Life Without Principle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/life-without-principle)

Referenced as knowing that God did not make the world in jest, contrasting with the frivolous pursuit of wealth.

### [Walking](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/walking)

Cited as having more to live and die for than most.

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