halali

How to say it

Meaning

lawful, permitted, or sanctioned, especially by religious or moral law.

Good to know

Common in the context of Islamic dietary law: halali (also spelled halal) describes food permitted to be eaten.

Examples

• Nyama hii ni halali kwako kuila.This meat is lawful for you to eat.
• Je, chakula hiki ni halali?Is this food halal/permitted?
• Alifanya kazi hii kwa njia ya halali.He did this work through lawful means.
• Si halali kuiba mali ya mtu mwingine.It is not lawful to steal another person's property.