ha·ram
/hä?räm/
adjective
forbidden or proscribed by Islamic law.
What is considered haram?
Prohibitions: In Islam, everything considered harmful either to the body, mind, soul or society is prohibited (haram), while whatever is beneficial is permissible (halal). Islam prohibits Muslims from consuming pork, alcohol or mind-altering drugs.
Is boxing allowed in Islam?
Summary of answer. Boxing is haram for the following reasons: 1- it involves attacking the face; 2- it is a waste of time; 3- it is a harmful sport; 4- it involves wasting money; 5- it has become an excuse for tribalism and nationalism; and 6- it involves uncovering the 'awrah.
What is the meaning of awra in Islam?
Under Islamic law, Muslim scholars have defined awra as any part of the body that is not allowed to be exposed to those who should not see it. It has been employed differently in the Quran in different contexts and circumstances to refer to times of privacy and spaces of vulnerability, among many other usages.
Most of modern Islamic scholars agree that the 'awrah of a man is the area between the navel and the knees, and the 'awrah of a woman is the entire body except the face, hand; exposing the 'awrah of the body is against Islamic law.