1. Forbidden or prohibited by Islamic law; not permitted under Islamic religious rules.
Usage: From Arabic; used in English when discussing Islamic dietary, behavioral, or religious practices.

1. An action, food, or practice that is forbidden by Islamic law.
Usage: Used as a countable noun in English; plural is 'harams' or 'haram.'

Examples

• Eating pork is considered haram in Islam.
• Many Muslims avoid haram foods and drinks.
• The scholar explained which practices are haram according to Islamic tradition.
• Gambling is haram in Islamic law.
• She follows a haram-free diet based on her religious beliefs.
• The haram and halal distinction is central to Islamic dietary practice.