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Halal

//həˈlɑːl// adj, adv, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do. not-comparable

    "[…] broadening the demand for halal across all product categories, not just in their consumption of meat products […]"

  2. 2
    Allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do.; Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs. not-comparable, specifically
  3. 3
    In accordance with standards or usual practice; allowable. broadly, figuratively, not-comparable

    "Is this kosher? I hear you ask. Is it halal? Can this really be viewed as strict adherence to the letter and spirit of the competition?"

Adjective
  1. 1
    conforming to Muslim dietary laws wordnet
  2. 2
    proper or legitimate according to Muslim law wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In a halal manner; in accordance with Muslim religious customs. not-comparable

    "Just like eating halal is not a choice for our Muslim brothers and sisters, for us, eating kosher is not voluntary; it’s who we are and as necessary as the oxygen we need for sustenance."

Noun
  1. 1
    (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To make halal. transitive
  2. 2
    to allow broadly, figuratively

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Arabic حَلَال (ḥalāl).

Etymology 2

From Arabic حَلَال (ḥalāl).

Etymology 3

From Arabic حَلَال (ḥalāl).

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