Makruh Makruh In Islamic terminology, something which is makruh (Arabic: مكروه, transliterated: makrooh or "makrūh") is a disliked or offensive act (literally "detestable" or "abominable"). It is one of the five categories ("al-ahkam al-khamsa") in Islamic law -- "wajib/fard" (obligatory), "Mustahabb/mandub" (recommended), "mubah" (neutral), "makruh" (disapproved), "haram" (forbidden). Though it is not "haram" (forbidden) or subject to punishment, a person who abstains from this act will be rewarded. Muslims are encouraged to avoid such actions when or as possible. It is one of the degrees of approval ("ahkam") in Islamic law. Examples of something considered "Makruh" are the use of a
Haram of halal and haram are used in a number of cultural phrases, most notably "ibn" (boy) "al-halal" and "bint" (girl) "al-halal". These phrases are often used to refer to appropriate spouses in marriage, and stand in contrast to "ibn al-haram" or "bint al-haram," which are used as insults. In this case, the term "haram" is used to mean ill-mannered or indecent, instead of strictly meaning 'unlawful'. Halal and haram are also used in regards to money "(mal)". "Mal al-haram" means ill-gotten money, and brings destruction on those who make their living through such means. These cultural interpretations of what is