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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“Sunna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunna. Accessed 12 May. 2021.
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The first known use of sunna was in 1638
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