Religious Studies GCSE
Halal and Haram
What Halal and Haram means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Halal and Haram
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Reference: AQA
Meat that is lawful and slaughtered mercifully in the name of Allah, as opposed to certain meats like pork, which are strictly forbidden.
Topics that use Halal and Haram
- Theme B: Religion and life (AQA GCSE)
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