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sunnah

The English word “sunnah” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. (An example of) Muhammad's way of life, as recorded in the hadiths, especially when viewed as a model for Muslims to emulate.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic سُنَّة (sunna, “habit, custom”).

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