sunna

noun, often capitalized

sun·na | \ ˈsu̇(n)-(ˌ)nə

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, ˈsə(n)-\

variants: or less commonly sunnah

Definition of sunna

: the body of Islamic custom and practice based on Muhammad's words and deeds

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The first known use of sunna was in 1638

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