What does « haram » mean ?

Meaning of « haraam »

That means : illegal, prohibited, sacred, depending on context. It's the opposite of halal.

Here are the main spellings of this word :

  • haram
  • haraam

How to pronounce « haraam » ?

The exact pronunciation is haram.

How to write « haram » in arabic ?

We write : حرام

When to say « haram » ?

  • When we talk about something illegal, forbidden.


List of Islamic expressions :

Faith at Your Fingertips

Read the Quran, explore authentic Hadith, make dhikr, and strengthen your daily worship with one beautifully designed app.

Learn More
App Preview Interface Mockups
Wed 17 Jumada I
الأربعاء 17 جمادى الأول

Become a muslim - Islam glossary - Muslim names

Français : al hamdoulillah | Arabic : الحمد الله
al-hamdoulillah.com © 2026