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sun·na | \ ˈsu̇(n)-(ˌ)nə 
, ˈsə(n)- \
, 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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