haram

American  

[huh-rom] / həˈrɒm /

Also haraam

adjective

1. 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.

2. forbidden to have or do under Islamic law.

   a haram business that sells wine.

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noun

1. a haram animal or haram meat.

2. harem.

haram British  

/ ˈhɑːˌrɑːm /

noun

1. anything that is forbidden by Islamic law

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Etymology

Origin of haram

First recorded in 1795–1805; from Arabic ḥarām “forbidden, unlawful, off-limits,” from ḥarima “to be forbidden”

Example Sentences

"It's very haram," she said, using the Arabic word for forbidden.

From BBC

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Reuters

Roger Othman, a former director of consumer relations for the council, said halal products must not contain haram, or forbidden, ingredients.

From Washington Post