haram
adj. C1 Advanced haram
adj. forbidden or not allowed under Islamic law. It is the opposite of 'halal'.
adj. forbidden or proscribed by Islamic law; the antonym of 'halal'. Often used predicatively to describe actions, behaviors, or substances that are religiously prohibited.
Eating pork is considered haram in Islam.
The bank offers specialized accounts for customers who wish to avoid interest-bearing loans, which are haram.
Scholars debated whether the new financial instrument should be classified as haram, eventually concluding that its speculative nature violated core ethical principles of the faith.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'is' or 'becomes'. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a forbidden act.