HARAM Definition & Meaning

haram

[ huh-rom ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

1. relating to or noting meat not prepared or animals not slaughtered in the manner prescribed by Islamic law:
  haram beef and chicken.
2. (of foods, medications, etc.) not fit to eat or use according to Islamic law:
  Pork and alcoholic beverages are haram.
forbidden to have or do under Islamic law:
a haram business that sells wine.

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Origin of haram¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; from Arabic ḥa��峾 “forbidden, unlawful, off-limits,” from ḥa�� “to be forbidden”

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Origin of haram¹

from Arabic, literally: forbidden

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Islam also considers alcohol consumption as “haram,” or forbidden.

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At the same time it was declared sinful, or haram, for women to sing.

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"Rely on Allah when things get tough. No more drugs and guns in the palm. I promise you I'll leave the haram."

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Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority country in the world and consuming pork is considered “haram,” or forbidden in Islam.

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Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world and pork is considered 'haram,' or not permissible, under Islam.

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