sunnah

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Sunna, hadith

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