Haram

/həˈræm/

adjective

Anything forbidden by Islamic law.

Consumption of pork is haram in Islam.

Often appears as...

haram foods
haram activities

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Religious

noun

A sacred area around a Kaaba in Mecca, where certain actions are forbidden.

The pilgrims must observe a strict code of conduct while being in the haram.

Often appears as...

the haram
inside the haram

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Religious

adjective

Unlawful or sinful.

Stealing is haram according to Islamic principles.

Often appears as...

haram acts
haram deeds

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Religious

adjective

Anything forbidden by Islamic law.

Consumption of pork is haram in Islam.

Often appears as...

haram foods
haram activities

Usage tips

Religious

noun

A sacred area around a Kaaba in Mecca, where certain actions are forbidden.

The pilgrims must observe a strict code of conduct while being in the haram.

Often appears as...

the haram
inside the haram

Usage tips

Religious

adjective

Unlawful or sinful.

Stealing is haram according to Islamic principles.

Often appears as...

haram acts
haram deeds

Usage tips

Religious

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Cultural Sensitivity

Be mindful of diverse religious practices when discussing what's haram.

When inviting Muslim friends for dinner, consider if the dishes are haram.

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Scope of Use

Understand that 'haram' encompasses things beyond food, like behavior.

Lying and cheating are also considered haram.

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Contextual Clarity

Use 'haram' specifically in contexts related to Islamic teachings.

During Ramadan, eating during daylight is haram.

Pro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be mindful of diverse religious practices when discussing what's haram.

When inviting Muslim friends for dinner, consider if the dishes are haram.

Pro Tip 2/3

Scope of Use

Understand that 'haram' encompasses things beyond food, like behavior.

Lying and cheating are also considered haram.

Pro Tip 3/3

Contextual Clarity

Use 'haram' specifically in contexts related to Islamic teachings.

During Ramadan, eating during daylight is haram.

Pro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Be mindful of diverse religious practices when discussing what's haram.

When inviting Muslim friends for dinner, consider if the dishes are haram.

Pro Tip 2/3

Scope of Use

Understand that 'haram' encompasses things beyond food, like behavior.

Lying and cheating are also considered haram.

Pro Tip 3/3

Contextual Clarity

Use 'haram' specifically in contexts related to Islamic teachings.

During Ramadan, eating during daylight is haram.

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Talking about good food ...

Haram the third world oil but nobody ever really talks about our foods and it's funny because our food is a big part of our culture in fact the yardstick for stocks of any Nigerian party is the amount and the quality of food that you serve at it

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Storytellers Summit Day...

photography is haram forbidden forbidden in many homes when you pray you turn the photograph around particularly if you have figures so I thought okay if I'm going to intervene the space

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What Islam really says...

The words "haram" -- meaning religiously prohibited -- and "aib" -- meaning culturally inappropriate -- were exchanged carelessly,

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photography is haram forbidden forbidden in many homes when you pray you turn the photograph around particularly if you have figures so I thought okay if I'm going to intervene the space