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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 Hz. Peygamber laid down a clear path for Muslims to follow. |
Sunnah(سُنَّة) Sunnah refers to the way, practice, and traditions of Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem). In Islamic jurisprudence, Sunnah acts are sunnet 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 Hz. Peygamber Muhammad's sayings (hadith), actions, and tacit approvals, forming the second source of Islamic law after Kur'an-i Kerim. In the jurisprudential sense, Sunnah (also called Mandub or Mustahabb) refers to sunnet acts that Hz. Peygamber practiced or encouraged. In Hac, Sunnah acts include: performing Tavaf al-Qudum (arrival Tavaf), practicing Raml (brisk walking in the first three circuits), performing Idtiba (exposing the right shoulder during Tavaf), spending the 8th of Dhul Hijjah in Mina, making dua between the Rukn Yamani and the Hacer-ul Esved, drinking Zamzam water, and other devotional acts Hz. Peygamber performed. Sunnah acts are divided into Sunnah Mu'akkadah (emphasized, regularly practiced by Hz. Peygamber) 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 Hz. Peygamber'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 Hz. Peygamber laid down a clear path for Muslims to follow.