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Sunna

Syllabification: (Sun·na)
Pronunciation: /ˈsənə/
Definition of Sunna

noun

  • the traditional portion of Muslim law based on Muhammad’s words or acts, accepted (together with the Koran) as authoritative by Muslims and followed particularly by Sunni Muslims.

Origin:

Arabic, literally 'form, way, course, rule'

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