Halal

/həˈlɑːl/ · adjective

Meaning

(Islam) Allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do..

Definitions by Sense

1. (Islam) Allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do.
2. (figuratively, by extension) In accordance with standards or usual practice; allowable.
3. In a halal manner; in accordance with Muslim religious customs.
4. (transitive) To make halal.
5. (figuratively, by extension) to allow

Example Sentences

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

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?

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.

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Word Forms

• halals
• halalling
• halalled

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