Sunna 
Sunna
Definition
Sunna (so̵on′ə)
noun
Muslim law based, according to tradition, on the teachings and practices of Mohammed and observed by orthodox Muslims: a supplement to the Koran
Etymology: Ar sunna, lit., a form, course, tradition
Sunna
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- follow: Perhaps the deciding factor in this debate should be the insistence on following the sunna and the safe, healthy option.
- apply: AFTER Shafi, it is rare to find the term sunna applied to other than Muhammad.
- abrogate: According to them the Qur'an does not abrogate the sunna nor does the sunna abrogate the Qur'an.
- do: According to them the Qur'an does not abrogate the sunna nor does the sunna abrogate the Qur'an.
Adjective modifier
- prophetic: The origin of the way of the Sufi thus lies in the prophetic sunna.
Noun used with modifier
- word: The word sunna was likely to be applied to Muhammad even during his lifetime ( p8 ).
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