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Halaal

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Halaal (also sometimes spelled halal) is the Islamic term for "permissible". The use of the term varies between Arabic speaking Muslim communities and non-Arabic speaking ones.

In Arabic-speaking countries, the term Halaal is used to describe anything that is permissible under Islamic law, in contrast to that which is Haraam (forbidden).

In non-Arabic speaking countries, the term is most commonly used in the narrower context of Muslim dietary laws, especially where meat and poultry are concerned.

The Quranic verse 5:5 declares the food of the people of the book is permissible, and the dietary laws are similar enough, but less restrictive than, those regulating kashrut that devout Muslims can consume kosher meat and other food products when there are no halal alternatives, with the exception of kosher products with alcohol in them.

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