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Halal Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Halal has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

(Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah

Verb
1

To make halal.

Adjective
1

proper or legitimate

"the fund earns halal profits in full compliance with the Shari'a"

2

conforming to dietary laws

"halal meat"

"a halal kitchen"

3

Permissible, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do.

Adverb
1

In a halal manner; in accordance with Muslim religious customs.

Example Sentences
"the fund earns halal profits in full compliance with the Shari'a" adjective
"halal meat" adjective
"a halal kitchen" adjective
See Also
Broader Terms (hypernyms)

Origin

The word halal comes from Arabic, where it originally meant "lawful." It is used to describe food or actions that are permitted under Islamic law.

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