also: スンニーは
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)
Islam has Sunni and Shia branches.
He is a Sunni Muslim.
Standard spelling for the Sunni branch of Islam.
Variant with long vowel; less common but seen in some sources.
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'.