Meaning & use
halal
Permitted or lawful under Islamic religious law, especially referring to food prepared according to its rules.
See it in a sentence
The restaurant serves halal chicken that has been slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines.
She only eats halal meat, so we checked the menu carefully before booking the table.
A note on using this word
Halal most often describes food and drink but can apply to any action or product considered lawful under Islamic law.
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Words with an opposite meaning
haram
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