Food or practices that are permitted under Islamic law, prepared according to religious rules and principles.
From Arabic 'halal' meaning lawful or permissible, derived from the root 'h-l-l' (to be lawful). It's the opposite of 'haram' (forbidden).
Halal isn't just about blessing meat—it's a complete ethical system about how animals are treated, how food is sourced, and how business is conducted. It's as much about justice as it is about religion.
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