sunna
noun
sun·na
ˈsu̇(n)-(ˌ)nə 
ˈsə(n)-
variants
or less commonly sunnah,
often Sunna
: the body of Islamic custom and practice based on Muhammad's words and deeds
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The name derives from the Arabic word sunna, or tradition.
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“Sunna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunna. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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