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Sunna

or ܲ·Բ

[ soon-uh ]

noun

Islam.
  1. the traditional portion of Muslim law, based on the words and acts of Muhammad, and preserved in the traditional literature.


Sunna

/ ˈʌə /

noun

  1. the body of traditional Islamic law accepted by most orthodox Muslims as based on the words and acts of Mohammed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Sunna1

First recorded in 1620–30, Sunna is from the Arabic word sunnah literally, way, path, rule
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Sunna1

C18: from Arabic sunnah rule
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Example Sentences

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“It’s like they’re taking away your identity,” Sunna said of the conflict.

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“We’ve seen couples use silent discos with headphones,” said Sunna Yassin, an owner of Bash Please, an event production company with studios in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Although not mentioned in the Qur’an, circumcision is mentioned in the Sunna – the practice of the Prophet Muhammad – and has been a religious custom since the beginning of Islam.

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The shooting took place in front of the Mosquée Sunna de Brest.

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Sunna says he’ll suffer from pain and recurring memories for the rest of his life.

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