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| Arabic | سُنَّة |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SUN-nah |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root س-ن-ن (s-n-n), meaning to establish a way, to pave a path, or to sharpen/polish. Sunnah literally means 'a well-trodden path' or 'an established way of life,' reflecting the idea that the Prophet laid down a clear path for Muslims to follow. |
Sunnah(سُنَّة) Sunnah refers to the way, practice, and traditions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In Islamic jurisprudence, Sunnah acts are recommended practices that earn reward when performed but incur no sin when omitted.
سُنَّة
The Sunnah has two main usages in Islamic discourse. In the broadest sense, it refers to the entire corpus of the Prophet Muhammad's sayings (hadith), actions, and tacit approvals, forming the second source of Islamic law after the Quran. In the jurisprudential sense, Sunnah (also called Mandub or Mustahabb) refers to recommended acts that the Prophet practiced or encouraged. In Hajj, Sunnah acts include: performing Tawaf al-Qudum (arrival Tawaf), practicing Raml (brisk walking in the first three circuits), performing Idtiba (exposing the right shoulder during Tawaf), spending the 8th of Dhul Hijjah in Mina, making dua between the Rukn Yamani and the Black Stone, drinking Zamzam water, and other devotional acts the Prophet performed. Sunnah acts are divided into Sunnah Mu'akkadah (emphasized, regularly practiced by the Prophet) and Sunnah Ghair Mu'akkadah (non-emphasized, occasionally practiced). While omitting Sunnah acts does not require any penalty, scholars strongly encourage following them to earn the greatest reward and to emulate the Prophet's example.
From the Arabic root س-ن-ن (s-n-n), meaning to establish a way, to pave a path, or to sharpen/polish. Sunnah literally means 'a well-trodden path' or 'an established way of life,' reflecting the idea that the Prophet laid down a clear path for Muslims to follow.
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