Meaning of halal in English

1. Pronunciation

   /həˈlɑl/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   halal

   Definitions

   1. proper or legitimate

   Examples

   • « the fund earns halal profits in full compliance with the Shari'a »

   Synonyms

   • proper
2. 2. conforming to dietary laws

   Examples

   • « halal meat »
   • « a halal kitchen »

   Synonyms

   • clean

3. Noun

   halal

   Definitions

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