adj Uncommon

haram

huh-RAHM

Haram (adj) means Forbidden under Islamic law. Example: “Eating pork is considered haram in Islam.”

adj

Forbidden under Islamic law.

"Eating pork is considered haram in Islam."

"Drinking alcohol is haram for practicing Muslims."

How to use haram

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that Islamic law forbids — the opposite of "halal."

Easily confused with

halal →

harams plural

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Eating pork is considered _____ in Islam.

Borrowed from Arabic ḥarām, related to the words "harem" and "herem."

Origin: Arabic

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What does “haram” mean?

The word “haram” means forbidden under Islamic law. In plain terms, something that Islamic law forbids — the opposite of "halal.".

How do you pronounce “haram”?

“Haram” is pronounced huh-RAHM (/həˈɹɑːm/ in IPA).

How do you use “haram” in a sentence?

Here is “haram” used in a sentence: “Eating pork is considered haram in Islam.”

What part of speech is “haram”?

“Haram” is an adjective.

Where does the word “haram” come from?

The word “haram” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic ḥarām, related to the words "harem" and "herem.".

Is “haram” a common word?

“Haram” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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