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

Legal conflicts are also at the heart of works that another Sámi artist, Anders Sunna, will show in the pavilion.

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

Both are from Ahlu Sunna, but the group, made up of Sufi Muslims, said it did not support their nominations.

From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2010

As for Sunna, she hardly ever leaves him.

From An Orkney Maid by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston