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sunnah in Arabic

سُنَّة sunna

sunnah in Arabic: سُنَّة (sunna). In English, sunnah means (An example of) Muhammad's way of life, as recorded in the hadiths, especially when viewed as a model for Muslims to emulate.

Arabic words for sunnah

custom, system, way of life
سُنَّة sunna

English meaning of sunnah

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

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Questions about sunnah in Arabic

What is the meaning of sunnah in Arabic?
Sunnah in Arabic is سُنَّة (sunna).
ما معنى كلمة sunnah؟
Sunnah: سُنَّة (sunna).
What does sunnah mean in English?
Sunnah means (An example of) Muhammad's way of life, as recorded in the hadiths, especially when viewed as a model for Muslims to emulate.

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