sunni

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsʊni/

Definition

A member of the largest branch of Islam, which holds that the first four caliphs were the rightful successors to the Prophet Muhammad.

Examples

• The Sunni community emphasizes the importance of the Sunnah in daily religious practice.

• Scholars often study the historical divergence between Sunni and Shia interpretations of Islamic law.

• Many mosques in the region serve a predominantly Sunni congregation.

Synonyms of sunni

Words with a similar meaning to sunni:

• orthodox

Antonyms of sunni

Words with the opposite meaning to sunni:

• shia

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