Definition of "halal" []

• Meat that has been slaughtered in the manner prescribed by the shari'a. (noun)
• Of or being meat slaughtered in the prescribed way: a halal butcher; a halal label. (adjective)
• In accordance with or permitted under the shari'a. (adjective)

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• "The term halal, which means "permissible" in Arabic, refers to anything that is allowed under Islam."
• "This afternoon they will be having lunch, which consists of what they call a halal meal, which is a dietary neutral meal."
• "Opposite, Arabic script spells out the word "halal.""