Meaning of HALAL

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"halal" is an Arabic word meaning "permissible" or "lawful" as per Islamic law (Shariah). Opposite of halal is "haram", meaning forbidden in Islam.

 

In different contexts:

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Food and Drink

Halal food is prepared according to Islamic dietary laws. For meat to be halal, the animal must be slaughtered in the name of God and in a specific way. Alcohol and pork are always haram (forbidden).

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Finance

A halal financial transaction must avoid interest (riba), avoid uncertainty (gharar), avoid investments in haram industries (e.g., alcohol, gambling), be ethically conducted with transparency and fairness.

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Cosmetics

Free from forbidden ingredients (e.g., pork-derived substances, alcohol)

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