sunna

noun

sun·​na ˈsu̇(n)-(ˌ)nə How to pronounce sunna (audio)
ˈsə(n)-
variants or less commonly sunnah
often capitalized
: the body of Islamic custom and practice based on Muhammad's words and deeds

Word History

Etymology

Arabic sunna

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunna was in 1638

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“Sunna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunna. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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