Sunnah

Variant of Sunna

Sunna definition

Sunna or Sunnah Sun′·nah (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

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