halal

ha·lal  (h-läl) Islam

n.

Meat that has been slaughtered in the manner prescribed by the shari'a.

adj.

1. Of or being meat slaughtered in the prescribed way: a halal butcher; a halal label.

2. In accordance with or permitted under the shari'a.

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[Arabic all, legally permissible, from alla, to undo, free, be permissible; see ll in Semitic roots.]

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halal or hallal

Noun

meat from animals that have been slaughtered according to Muslim law [Arabic: lawful]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	halal - (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Islam, Islamism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" meat - the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
Adj.	1.	halal - proper or legitimate; "the fund earns halal profits in full compliance with the Shari'a" Islamic law, sharia, sharia law, shariah, shariah law - the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed; "sharia is only applicable to Muslims"; "under Islamic law there is no separation of church and state" proper - marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"
	2.	halal - conforming to dietary laws; "halal meat"; "a halal kitchen" Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Islam, Islamism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" clean - ritually clean or pure

Translations

halal [həˈlɑːl] n halal meat → carne macellata secondo la legge mussulmana