Like any religion, Islam has a set of rules and guidance that worshippers must follow. These rules are usually categorised as 'Islamic law' and come from the holy Qu'ran which Muslims believe to be the literal word of God.
The Qu'ran is treated with great reverence and care and many try their best to follow the teachings of the Qu'ran that they believe were passed down to mankind by the Prophet Muhammad.
Part of those Islamic laws are what is permissible and what is forbidden for a Muslim. This is commonly phrased as what is halal (permitted) and haram (forbidden). READ MORE: 'The first week will be the hardest': Top tips for your first Ramadan and what to expect when you are fasting What does halal mean? Translated from Arabic, the word halal simply means permissible.
In the Qu'ran the term is used to describe things that are lawful or allowed under Islamic law. In this day and age, the term is mostly known regarding food that Muslims are allowed to eat, especially meat.
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