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sunnah

 

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Noun sunnah has 1 sense
  1. Sunnah, Sunna, hadith - (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
    --1 is a kind of way, path, way of life

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Sunnah

Noun

1. In Islamic terminology, Sunnah refers to the traditional teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad, as recorded in the Hadith literature.

Example sentence: The scholars emphasize the importance of following the Sunnah in order to lead a righteous life.

2. Adjective

a. Popular: Widely accepted or practiced.

Example sentence: It has become a sunnah among many teenagers to wear ripped jeans.

3. Adjective

a. Local: Pertaining to or limited to a specific region or locality.

Example sentence: The traditional dances performed during local festivals are part of their sunnah culture.

References:

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