Arabic · adjective · Faith & Sacred History

Haraam

हराम

said ha-raam

also written: Haram

Meaning

Forbidden or unlawful under Islamic law.

Literally: forbidden, sacred-inviolable

Usage & notes

Note: distinct from Haram (the sacred sanctuary); haraam means the prohibited.

Related words

Permissible or lawful according to Islamic law.

An act that is disliked or discouraged in Islamic law but not strictly forbidden.

A sin or transgression against divine law.