definition for: #sunnah

The sunnah of Muhammad includes his specific words, habits, practices, and silent approvals:[2] it is significant because it addresses ways of life dealing with friends, family and government.[2] Recording sunnah was an Arabian tradition and, once people converted to Islam, they brought this custom to their religion.[3] The sunnah is consulted after referring to the Qur'an, if the issue is not addressed there. The term "Sunni" denotes those who claim to practice these usages, as part of the Ummah.