Q What does "Halal" and "Haram" mean?
A
These are two fundamental legal terms in Islam used to categorize human actions, consumption, and dietary choices:
* Halal: Meaning permissible or lawful. In a dietary context, it refers to food, specifically meat that is processed, slaughtered, and prepared according to prescribed Islamic ritual laws (Zabiha).
* Haram: Meaning forbidden or unlawful. This includes actions like gambling, lying, and stealing, as well as the consumption of pork, birds of prey, carnivorous animals, blood, and all forms of alcohol or intoxicants.