Swahili
haramu
hah-RAH-moo
How to say it
Swahiliharamuhah-RAH-moosoon
Englishprohibitionsoon
Frenchinterdictionsoon
Meaning
something forbidden by religious law; the prohibition itself.
Good to know
Opposite of halali; used mainly in the context of Islamic law.
Examples
- Kula nyama ya nguruwe ni haramu kwa Waislamu.Eating pork is forbidden for Muslims.
- Ni haramu kuiba mali ya wengine.It is forbidden to steal others' property.
- Alijiepusha na vitu vyote vya haramu.He avoided everything forbidden.
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