Haram

Haram (Arabic: حَرَام ḥarām) is an Islamic term. By this is meant forbidden work. Haram is considered to be the most serious of the evil deeds. If a deed is haram, it cannot be done for any good purpose. However, if a person commits haram acts out of helplessness, it is not considered a sin. Haram is mentioned in the Quran and Hadith. Besides, some haram matters are determined through ijtihad. In all these cases, there may be differences in the rules of different madhhabs.

Description

Haram work is forbidden in all cases. Punishment is prescribed by Sharia for certain haram acts. In addition, according to Islam, there is talk of punishment for a person who is involved in haram after death. Forbidden acts include murder, theft, alcoholism, usury, bribery, rape, adultery, eating the flesh of taboo or improperly slaughtered animals, and so on.

See also

• Halal
• Makrooh
• Ahkam