also: スンニーは
noun
Sunni Islam; Sunni
Refers to the Sunni branch of Islam. The term スンニ is derived from Arabic 'Sunnah'. Often contrasted with シーア派 (Shia).
from Arabic
See also: スンナ派 (スンナは)
イスラム教にはスンニ派とシーア派がある。
Islam has Sunni and Shia branches.
彼はスンニ派のイスラム教徒だ。
He is a Sunni Muslim.
Alternate spelling using スンナ instead of スンニ; same meaning.
From Arabic 'Sunnah' (سنة), referring to the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad. The Japanese form スンニ is a direct borrowing, with 派 added to mean 'sect' or 'branch'.