halal

[ huh-lahl ]

adjective

1. 1. relating to or noting meat prepared or animals slaughtered in the manner prescribed by Islamic law:

      a halal butcher.

   2. (of foods, medications, etc.) fit to eat or use according to Islamic law: halal cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

      halal baked goods;

      halal cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

2. permissible to have or do under Islamic law:

   halal savings accounts that do not pay interest.

noun

1. a halal animal or halal meat:

   Halal is sold at my local supermarket.

halal

/ hɑːˈlɑːl /

noun

1. meat from animals that have been killed according to Muslim law

adjective

1. of or relating to such meat

   a halal butcher

verb

1. to kill (animals) in this way

Word History and Origins

Origin of halal¹

First recorded in 1795–1800; from Arabic ḥalāl (noun) “that which is lawful”

Word History and Origins

Origin of halal¹

from Arabic: lawful

Example Sentences

Nadeem Halal Meat & Grocery apologised and said it was retraining staff.

From BBC

There are Bangladeshi restaurants and halal shops, and a network of cycle paths mostly used by the South Asian community.

From BBC

We use trusted local and national vendors, our meat is Halal and we are mindful about using eco-friendly packaging.

From Salon

Lord Bourne also questioned why Mr Davies had raised an issue of the availability of non halal food in Welsh schools, prompting the Welsh Tory leader to be accused of engaging in "Islamophobic race-baiting" by the Muslim Council of Wales.

From BBC

The Muslim Council of Wales has criticised Andrew RT Davies over an article he wrote about halal meat in schools.

From BBC