halal — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Synonyms

   nonharamqingzhen

   Antonyms

   haram

   Broader terms

   acceptable

   Examples

   […] broadening the demand for halal across all product categories, not just in their consumption of meat products […]

2. Allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do. Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs.

   Usage

   • not-comparable
   • specifically
   • of food

3. In accordance with standards or usual practice; allowable.

   Usage

   • broadly
   • Figurative
   • not-comparable

   Synonyms

   by the bookproperrightful

   Examples

   Is this kosher? I hear you ask. Is it halal? Can this really be viewed as strict adherence to the letter and spirit of the competition?

Adverb

1. In a halal manner; in accordance with Muslim religious customs.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

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   Just like eating halal is not a choice for our Muslim brothers and sisters, for us, eating kosher is not voluntary; it’s who we are and as necessary as the oxygen we need for sustenance.

Verb

1. To make halal.

   Usage

   • Transitive

2. to allow

   Usage

   • broadly
   • Figurative

Adjective

1. proper or legitimate according to Muslim law

   Examples

   the fund earns halal profits in full compliance with the Shari'a

2. conforming to Muslim dietary laws

   Examples

   halal meat

   a halal kitchen

Noun

1. (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah

   Broader terms

   meat