what is haram

Haram is an Arabic term that means "forbidden" or "unlawful." In the context of Islamic law, it refers to actions, products, or activities that are prohibited by Allah. This includes various actions such as cursing, fornication, and murder, as well as certain food and drinks such as pork and alcohol. Muslims are required to avoid haram items and engage only in halal (permissible) activities. In the case of Islamic finance, haram refers to transactions that involve forbidden products and activities such as pork- related products, alcohol, gambling, and pornography