haram

adj. forbidden by Islamic law or religious rules.

adj. prohibited by Islamic law; the opposite of halal. Often used to describe dietary restrictions or prohibited behaviors.

“In many cultures, eating pork is considered haram for religious reasons.”

“The scholar explained that certain financial transactions involving interest are considered haram under traditional Islamic banking principles.”

n. an act that is a sin or is morally wrong.

n. a forbidden act or a sin. In modern informal contexts, it is sometimes used to describe something socially shameful.

“It is a haram to waste food when so many people are hungry.”

“In some communities, showing such disrespect to one's elders is viewed as a major haram.”

Informal

adj. used to describe something that is socially wrong or shameful, even if not strictly religious.

adj. used figuratively or colloquially to describe actions that are socially taboo or morally questionable within a specific cultural framework.

“Dating your best friend's ex-boyfriend is totally haram in our group.”

“The younger generation often uses the term haram jokingly to describe minor social faux pas or betrayals of friendship.”

Slang · Informal