Haram (Arabic: حَرَام, also spelled haram) is an Arabic term meaning "forbidden" or "prohibited." In Islamic law (Sharia), it refers to actions, behaviors, or things that are considered sinful or prohibited by Allah. The term is the opposite of halal, which means "permissible" or "lawful." Haram is used to describe a wide range of prohibitions, including dietary restrictions (such as the consumption of pork or alcohol), immoral behaviors, and other actions that are deemed contrary to Islamic teachings. The concept is central to Islamic ethics and guides Muslims in their daily lives. In Hebrew, the term can be translated as אסור (asur). In Persian, it is حرام (haram), and in Turkish, it is haram.