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Tawhid & the Divine Names Lesson :n الحلال والحرام والمشتبهات

Halal, Haram & Matters of Doubt

Halal, Haram & Matters of Doubt

What is permitted, what is forbidden, and how to deal with doubtful matters in daily life.

8 min read 4 objectives 5 questions

Learning objectives

  • Explain the meaning of halal, haram and doubtful matters
  • Recognize the types of forbidden acts
  • Avoid doubtful matters to stay safe
  • Resolve doubtful matters by asking those with knowledge
Lesson

In everyday life, all acts are divided into three categories. Halal are those that are otherwise permissible, such as clean food, social gatherings, and family life. Haram are those which he forbids, such a.k.a. unnecessary killing, stealing, involving obscenity, and eating forbidden food. Mostabha are those acts that are suspected or are not clearly permissible or forbidten. Instead, he gave what was simple and convenient for people, so it was necessary to avoid unnecessary sacrifices.

Arabic text
كُلُّ مَا أُحِلَّ فِي الْكِتَابِ حَلَالٌ
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 52 and Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2518
Key terms
Permitted
Halal
What Allah has allowed
Forbidden
Haram
What Allah has prohibited
Doubtful
Mashbooh
Something whose ruling is unclear
Doubt
Shubhah
The grey area between the permitted and the forbidden
Caution
Takhrij
Avoiding doubtful matters to protect faith and character

Comprehension quiz

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1

What does halal mean?

2

Which of these is haram?

3

What is a doubtful matter?

4

What should you do when facing a doubtful matter?

5

What does avoiding doubtful matters protect?

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