Haram حَرَام
What God has forbidden; leaving it is rewarded, and doing it without excuse is a sin.
- Arabic
- حَرَام
- Transliteration
- Haram
- Meaning
- Forbidden
- Topic
- Law & rulings
About Haram
The prohibitions in the Quran and sunnah include shirk, murder, theft, usury (riba), and consuming what is clearly unlawful. Necessity can change the ruling in some circumstances, and Islamic law also pays attention to intention and ability. The word is also used for the sacred precinct of Makkah, which is called the Haram.
See also
These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.