Haram, also known as Haraam, is the Arabic term for "legally forbidden" and/or "unlawful". It is used in Islam to specify anything that is prohibited by the religion and its texts (Qur'an).
Haram can be applied to many acts considered forbidden by the faith. The most commonly applied are to do with the Islamic laws on which foods are permissible to eat and which are not. Other facets of life, in which Haram might be applied, include adultery, homosexuality, certain objects and alcohol.
The Antonym of the term Haram is Halal, meaning lawful. Within Islam the term is used to describe acts that are permissible by the religion. Most acts, objects, etc can be described as either Haram or Halal, however there are some that are considered questionable. These are referred to using the term Mashbooh.
Kissing is generally Haram or Halal depending upon the intention of the kiss, the relationship between the two involved and the type of kiss. Between a married male and female, kissing is permitted (including kissing on the lips), however it should be done in private and only with the wife's permission. Kissing in public is considered Haram by the Islamic faith. If the husband were to attempt to kiss his wife where its possible that others may see it is the wife's duty to instruct against it.
Kissing between close relations, such as a female and her father, brother, grandfather, uncle, etc is considered Halal, however this does not include kissing on the lips. Kissing or touching between cousins, or sisters after a certain age, is not allowed by the religion. Kissing or touching between non-relatives is also considered Haram.
Haram can be applied to many acts considered forbidden by the faith. The most commonly applied are to do with the Islamic laws on which foods are permissible to eat and which are not. Other facets of life, in which Haram might be applied, include adultery, homosexuality, certain objects and alcohol.
The Antonym of the term Haram is Halal, meaning lawful. Within Islam the term is used to describe acts that are permissible by the religion. Most acts, objects, etc can be described as either Haram or Halal, however there are some that are considered questionable. These are referred to using the term Mashbooh.
Kissing is generally Haram or Halal depending upon the intention of the kiss, the relationship between the two involved and the type of kiss. Between a married male and female, kissing is permitted (including kissing on the lips), however it should be done in private and only with the wife's permission. Kissing in public is considered Haram by the Islamic faith. If the husband were to attempt to kiss his wife where its possible that others may see it is the wife's duty to instruct against it.
Kissing between close relations, such as a female and her father, brother, grandfather, uncle, etc is considered Halal, however this does not include kissing on the lips. Kissing or touching between cousins, or sisters after a certain age, is not allowed by the religion. Kissing or touching between non-relatives is also considered Haram.
