Halala
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Halala is a noun meaning A monetary unit of Saudi Arabia equal to one hundredth of a riyal.
Meaning
A monetary unit of Saudi Arabia equal to one hundredth of a riyal.
More Meanings
- (Islam) A wedlease (temporary marriage) to a stranger undertaken prior to remarriage to an ex, that is to make the remarriage halal, or the woman halala f to marry.
Example Sentences
This is annoying, but the difference in price is only a few halalas and arguing, in my experience, is pointless.
In the past my Mullah friend had performed halalas but now he lived according to the law of Christ which forbade him to do such an evil act.
However, it is also stated that the process of halala cannot be used as a device to re-marry the former spouse. It must happen in the natural course of events.
Since remarriage is not permitted after three divorces, they arrange Halala with some one, that is, on the condition that he divorces her, the next day after marriage.
Word Forms
- halalas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include halalah, mut'ah, misyar, walimah, khula, mahram.
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