Sunnah

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the canonical sources (sunni)?Six major hadith collections known as Kutub al-Sittah
2. Why do Muslims look at Sunnah for guidance?Sunnah gives detailed instructions for faith, worship, and everyday life. It helps Muslims live like the Prophet.
3. How do Muslims learn about Sunnah?They read collections of hadith, stories of the Prophet and his companions. Some groups use special books like the Kutub al‑Sittah.

Sunnah Qawliyyah: The Sunnah comprising the verbal sayings and utterances of Prophet Muhammad.
Sunnah Fiiliyyah: The Sunnah encompassing the actions, habits, and practices of Prophet Muhammad.
Sunnah Taqririyyah: The Sunnah consisting of Prophet Muhammad's silent approvals or disapprovals of actions.
Kutub al-Sittah: The six major canonical collections of hadith considered authoritative by Sunni Muslims.