Literally the term “sunnah” means “way.” However, it is now almost exclusively used in reference to the Prophet Muhammad (saws) — such as usage appears in capitalised form — and refers to his way or example in every regard.

the way or example set by Prophet Muhammad

"Example, Practice"; the way of life of the Prophet (sallallaahu `alaihi wa sallam), consisting of his words, actions and silent approvals. The Sunnah is contained in the various authentic ahaadeeth.

an action of the Prophet (sallallaahu `alaihi wa sallam).

"Guidelines of Muslim life" [ 10

(pl. sunan): trodden path, way or example, when referring to the sunnah of the Prophet; custom, when referring to cultural patterns; universal law when referring to natural phenomena.

That which prophet practiced or said

literally custom or practice, that which is estemed and ancient. The habit and practice of the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad, peace be upon him, including character, manners, ritual actions, and political and legislative actions. The Messenger's practice is the complete presence of the Qur'án; by following the sunnah & listening in our hearts for its inner meaning, we learn to read the signs of God in the horizons and in ourselves.

In its broadest sense, the entire Deen which the Prophet came with and taught, i.e. all matters of belief, rulings, manners and actions which were conveyed by the Companions. It also, includes those matters which the Prophet established by his sayings, actions and tacit approval - as opposed to bid'ah (innovation).

Literally, path, way, tradition. Technically, all that is narrated from the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessing be upon him), his acts, his sayings, whatever he has tacitly approved, and all the reports which describe his physical attributes and character. Also, Sunnah describes a category in Islam where some acts of Ibadah (worship) become liked and not must. Sunnah is another source of legislation along with the Qur'an.

(Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran

Lit. “The practice” or “example,” Sunnah comprises the actions and statements of the prophet Muhammad, and is a major source of Islamic law.

Way, habitual custom, line of conduct. Used in reference to Allah or the Prophet. From the verb sanna, to shape, form, prescribe, enact, establish.

In the Quran the word is used in two expressions: Sunnat Allah: 17:77; Sunnat al-awwalin: (8:38) In the Hadith the term refers to the sayings and acts of the Prophet [pbuh]. It is also used for the beliefs and practices of the Muslim community in general. Such as, Ahl al-Sunnat wa ‘l-jama‘ah.

The actual practice of the Prophet (s.a.w.)

pl. sunan. literally the path, way or a form, the customary practice of a person or a group of people. It has come to refer almost exclusively to the legal way or ways, orders, acts of worship and statements etc., of Prophet Muhammad (saw) which have become models to be followed by the Muslims.

Tradition of the Prophet

In general, the word Sunnah means habit, practice, customary procedure, or action, norm and usage sanctioned by tradition. In specific, any time the word Sunnah is mentioned, it is to refer to Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.). Here it means his sayings, practices, living habits. The Hadith are reports on the Sunnah.

Ahadeeth and the way of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).

A recount of the way prophet Muhammad( SAW) conducted his life. It is meant to serve as an example for Muslims to follow.

another source of Islamic law, which is a collection of the sayings of Muhammad, examples of his behaviour, things he approved of and things he condemned during his lifetime. The Sunnah is not a direct revelation by Allah as is the Qur'an, but as Muhammad was divinely inspired by Allah, his words and examples have the weight of divine authority. It also contains the Hadith, which is a collection of anecdotes collected together from his friends and family. Together the Hadith, Sunna and Qur'an form the basis of all shari'ah (Islamic law).

means custom, habit or way of life. Technically, it refers to the utterances of the Prophet Muhammad other than the Holy Quran. These utterances are known as Hadith, or his personal acts, or sayings of others, tacitly approved by the Prophet.

Literally, a clear path or beaten track. Refers to whatever the Prophet said, did, agreed to or condemned. The Sunnah is a source of Shariah and a legal proof next to the Quran. Secondly, the Sunnah may consist of an explanation or clarification of the Quran. Thirdly, the Sunnah may also consist of rulings on which the Quran is silent.

the book of accounts of Muhammed's (pbuh) deeds

Sunnah literally means “trodden path”, and therefore, the sunnah of the prophet means “the way of the prophet”. Terminologically, the word ‘Sunnah’ in Sunni Islam means those religious actions that were instituted by Muhammad during the 23 years of his ministry and which Muslims initially received through consensus of companions of Muhammad (Sahaba), and further through generation-to-generation transmission.