Sunna

or Sun·nah

[ 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

/ ˈsʌnə /

noun

1. the body of traditional Islamic law accepted by most orthodox Muslims as based on the words and acts of Mohammed

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sunna¹

First recorded in 1620–30, Sunna is from the Arabic word sunnah literally, way, path, rule

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sunna¹

C18: from Arabic sunnah rule

Example Sentences

However, geo-strategic fault lines played out as Sunna/Shia sectarianism will feature heavily too.

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They were dancing a new measure called the polka; and conspicuous, both for her beauty and her dress, he saw Sunna among them.

From Project Gutenberg

I do not excuse Sunna, but I say that wherever there is a cross purpose, there has likely never been a straight one.

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To thee, my promise stands good for all my life days––and thou may tell Boris, it may be worth his while to forgive Sunna.

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Sunna,” he said, “thy song and thy singing are charming, but they fit not the book I am reading.

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He smiled and bowed to Sunna and she deserved the compliment; for she was beautiful and had dressed her beauty most becomingly.

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