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English > 3 senses of the word halal:
ADJECTIVEallhalalproper or legitimate / legitimate
allhalalconforming to dietary laws
NOUNfoodhalal(Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah
English > halal: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningProper or legitimate / legitimate.
Example"the fund earns halal profits in full compliance with the Shari'a"
Categoryshariah, shariah law, sharia, sharia law, Islamic lawThe code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed
Broaderpropermarked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
English > halal: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningconforming to dietary laws.
Examples
  • "halal meat"
  • "a halal kitchen"
CategoryIslam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, MuslimismThe monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
Broadercleanritually clean or pure
Nounshalal(Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah
English > halal: 3 senses > noun 1, food
Meaning(Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah.
CategoryIslam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, MuslimismThe monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran
BroadermeatThe flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
Adjectiveshalalconforming to dietary laws