Sunna

American  

[soon-uh] / ˈsʊn ə /

Or Sunnah

noun

Islam.

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

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Sunna British  

/ ˈsʌnə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Sunna

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Sunna

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

From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2022

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.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 20, 2019

The extremist Islamist militia calls itself Jamaatu Ahlis Sunna Lidda Awati Wal-Jihad but is popularly known as Boko Haram, which translates as "Western education is a sin."

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2014

The deal calls for Ahlu Sunna members to join the government, although neither side has said how many seats in the cabinet the group would be given.

From Reuters ● Jul. 3, 2010

As for Sunna, she hardly ever leaves him.

From An Orkney Maid by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston