haraam
Islamically off-limits
Haraam is the Arabic term for what is forbidden under Islamic law—the opposite of halal.
It covers acts, foods, and behaviors prohibited by the Quran or Islamic tradition: pork, alcohol, gambling, and charging interest are haraam.
The word appears in English discussions of Islam and in Muslim communities: Is this meat haraam?
Sometimes spelled haram.
Officially not permitted
- illicitProhibited by law
- unlawfulForbidden by statute
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- impermissibleNot permitted by rules
disallowed · proscribed · interdicted · off-limits · restricted · barred · outlawed · unauthorized
Contrary to ethical principles
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- ungodlyWicked or outrageous
- blasphemousDisrespectful toward the divine
- profaneIrreverent toward the sacred
impious · unholy · irreligious · corrupt · iniquitous · transgression · vice · wrongdoing
Too shameful to discuss
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
- disapprovedExpressed negative judgment
unacceptable · improper · indecent · scandalous · disgraceful · shameful · reprehensible · outcast
prohibited
Officially not permitted
impermissible · disallowed · proscribed · interdicted · off-limits · restricted · barred · outlawed · unauthorized · unsanctioned
immoral
Contrary to ethical principles
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- ungodlyWicked or outrageous
- blasphemousDisrespectful toward the divine
profane · impious · unholy · irreligious · corrupt · iniquitous · transgression · vice · wrongdoing · sinning
unmentionable
Too shameful to discuss
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
disapproved · unacceptable · improper · indecent · scandalous · disgraceful · shameful · reprehensible · outcast · censured
pork
Pig as food
intoxicants · kosher · slaughter · consumption · meat · wine · spirits · gambling · usury
haraamhalal
Permitted under Islamic law
permissible · lawful · permitted · allowed · licit
haraamhalal
Permitted under Islamic law
sunnah · virtuous · meritorious · obligatory · recommended
- Masjid al-HaramSacred mosque in Mecca
- Boko HaramNigerian jihadist organization