also: スンニー
noun
Sunni; Sunni Islam
Refers to the Sunni branch of Islam, often used in contrast with シーア派 (Shia). Commonly appears in compounds like スンニ派 (Sunni sect).
from Arabic
See also: スンニ派
彼はスンニ派のイスラム教徒です。
He is a Sunni Muslim.
スンニとシーアの違いについて学んだ。
I learned about the differences between Sunni and Shia.
From Arabic 'sunnī', meaning 'one who follows the traditions of the Prophet'.