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The word (, plural, Arabic ) is driven from the root ( Arabic ) meaning smooth and easy flow water or direct flow path.

The word literally means a clear and well trodden path.

In the discussion of the sources of religion, Sunnah denotes the practice of Prophet Muhammad that he taught and practically instituted as a teacher of the sharī ‘ ah and the best exemplar.

According to Muslim belief, this practice is to be adhered to in fulfilling the divine injunctions, carrying out religious rites and moulding life in accord with the will of God.

To institute these practices was, the Qur ’ ān states, a part of the Prophet ’ s responsibility as a Messenger of God