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sunna
noun
sun·na
Ë?su̇(n)-(ËŒ)nÉ™
Ë?sÉ™(n)-
variants
or less commonly sunnah
often capitalized
: the body of Islamic custom and practice based on Muhammad's words and deeds
Word History
Etymology
Arabic sunna
First Known Use
1638, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near sunna
Cite this Entry
“Sunna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunna. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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