halal

Everyday

1. (Islam) Halal means allowed by Islamic law; it is used especially for food, such as meat from animals killed in the correct way, and no pork or alcohol. tree →
2. A halal shop or restaurant sells halal food. tree →
3. (Islam) Halal can mean anything allowed in Islam; the opposite is haram (forbidden). tree →

In the lessons

In religious education pupils learn that many Muslims eat only halal food. Many school canteens and supermarkets in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia offer halal options. Phrases: «halal meat», «halal food», «is it halal?», «halal butcher».

Examples

• My friend eats only halal meat. tree →
• The school canteen has a halal option every day. tree →
• Pork is never halal. tree →
• We bought chicken at the halal butcher. tree →
• Many Muslims check if sweets are halal because some gelatine comes from pigs. tree →
• The restaurant sign says «Halal». tree →
• In Islam, halal means what is allowed and haram means what is forbidden. tree →

Note

Adjective, sometimes noun. Pronunciation: ha-LAL. Similar idea in Judaism: kosher (but the rules are not identical). Not «Hallal». Be respectful of food rules at parties and school trips.