halala
Americannoun
plural
halala, halalasEtymology
Origin of halala
First recorded in 1960–65; from Arabic halalah, akin to hilāl “crescent”
Example Sentences
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Farah ultimately decided against getting back with her husband - and the risks of going through a halala marriage.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2017
The man also said he had several other men working with him, one who he claims initially refused to issue a woman a divorce after a halala service was complete.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2017
This led Farah to seek the controversial practice known as halala, which is accepted by a small minority of Muslims who subscribe to the concept of a triple talaq.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2017
A number of online services are charging "divorced" Muslim women thousands of pounds to take part in "halala" Islamic marriages, a BBC investigation has found.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2017
But the Islamic Sharia Council in East London, which regularly advises women on issues around divorce, strongly condemns halala marriages.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2017
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