halal
Muslim dietary standard
Halal is an Arabic term meaning permissible under Islamic law, most commonly applied to food prepared according to Muslim dietary requirements.
Meat must come from animals slaughtered in a specific ritual manner, and pork and alcohol are forbidden entirely.
Is this restaurant halal?
The term extends beyond food to describe anything permissible in Islam, including financial practices, clothing, and conduct.
Halal certification has become a significant consideration in global food production and marketing.
Carved rotating-spit meat
Conforming to moral principles
- humaneMarked by kindness
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
wholesome · pure · clean · transparent · cruelty-free · integrity · accountability · stewardship
Permitted by statute
- allowedGranted permission to proceed
- permittedGranted leave to proceed
- acceptableMeeting minimum standards
- licitSanctioned by law
legitimate · sanctioned · approved · permissibility · compliance · wholesome · pure · clean
Islamic legal pronouncement
- muftiIslamic law interpreter
- shariaMuslim canonical jurisprudence
- ijmaUnanimous juristic agreement
- permissibleSanctioned by authority
Killing for meat
- bloodlettingTherapeutic withdrawal of fluid
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- jugularMain neck blood vessel
- carotidMajor neck artery
Verifiable origin and path
- supply-chainProduction-to-consumer pathway
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
- verificationProving something accurate
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
No added cost for borrowing
- profit-sharingDistributing earnings among workers
- screeningEvaluative selection process
shawarma
Carved rotating-spit meat
satay · butcher · meat · poultry · lamb · beef · chicken · goat
ethical
Conforming to moral principles
- humaneMarked by kindness
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
compassionate · wholesome · pure · clean · transparent · cruelty-free · integrity · accountability · stewardship
lawful
Permitted by statute
- allowedGranted permission to proceed
- permittedGranted leave to proceed
- acceptableMeeting minimum standards
licit · legitimate · sanctioned · approved · permissibility · compliance · wholesome · pure · clean · good
fatwa
Islamic legal pronouncement
permissible · prohibited · doubtful · ruling · interpretation
slaughter
Killing for meat
- bloodlettingTherapeutic withdrawal of fluid
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- jugularMain neck blood vessel
carotid · windpipe · slaughterman · abattoir · sacrifice
traceability
Verifiable origin and path
- supply-chainProduction-to-consumer pathway
- cross-contaminationTransfer of harmful substances
- verificationProving something accurate
interest-free
No added cost for borrowing
- profit-sharingDistributing earnings among workers
- screeningEvaluative selection process
alcohol-free
Contains no ethanol
- ArabiaSaudi Arabia, Mecca, Medina, Kaaba, Riyadh
- dietary restrictionsallergies, vegetarianism, food allergies, veganism, vegan
- food labelsnutrition facts, ingredient list, ingredients, ingredients list, calories
- food restrictionsvegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, lactose-free
- product labelsingredient list, warning labels, safety labels, warning label, nutrition facts
- IslamAllah, Quran, Muhammad, Mecca, Ramadan
halalharam
Forbidden by Islamic law
forbidden · prohibited · impermissible · unlawful · sinful
halalunclean
Soiled or contaminated
haram · impure · defiled · contaminated · polluted
- halal foodCuisine meeting Islamic requirements
- halal meatIslamically approved animal flesh
- halal mealFood lawful under Islamic rules
- halal butcherSells Quran-sanctioned meat
- halal chickenReligiously sanctioned poultry
- halal restaurantEatery following Islamic dietary laws