Halal, Haram, Makruh and Tradition in Islam

A series of flashcards to help memorize key concepts related to Halal, Haram, Makruh, and traditions in Islam.

Halal

Actions or foods that are permissible in Islam.

Haram

Actions or foods that are prohibited in Islam.

Makruh

Actions that are discouraged but not sinful in Islam.

Nikah

The Islamic marriage contract necessary for legitimate sexual relations.

Dhabihah

The method of slaughtering herbivorous animals according to Islamic law.

Sadaqah

Almsgiving or helping the needy in the name of a deceased person.

Talaq

Divorce in Islam, considered halal but undesirable.

Homosexuality

Practices viewed as haram in classical Islamic interpretation.

Mut’ah

Temporary marriage prohibited in Sunni Islam.

Adultery (Zina)

Considered haram, with clear moral and legal prohibitions.

Khitan

Male circumcision, a prevalent tradition in Islamic culture.

Tahnik

The tradition of giving a date to a newborn, based on the Prophet's practice.

Hamsa (Hand of Fatima)

Cultural item or superstition, not considered part of Islamic faith.