# Muhammad — Vathek character guide

> Muhammad in Vathek by William Beckford.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Muhammad Ebn Edris al Shafei, Ebn Edris al Shafei

**First appearance:** 0001-vathek

## Who they are

The Islamic prophet, invoked in oaths and religious context.

## Relationships

### [Vathek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/vathek)

_psychological_

Muhammad appears as a prophetic figure who warns Vathek against his sinful path, but is ignored.

### [Vathek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/characters/vathek)

_psychological_

Muhammad appears as a prophetic figure who warns Vathek against his sinful path, but is ignored.

## In the story

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vathek_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in notes regarding the title of Caliph, the Virgins of Paradise, and the conversion of Genii.

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