Question

2 pts “Only the radio was allowed, and all music except for Taliban songs was declared haram.”

What is the meaning of haram and how do you know (context clues)?
appropriate b. approved c. encouraged d. forbidden

Answer 1

The word "haram" is an Arabic term that generally means something that is forbidden or prohibited in Islam. In the given context, the phrase "all music except for Taliban songs was declared haram" suggests that most types of music were not allowed or were viewed as unacceptable under the Taliban's rules. The context here implies restriction or prohibition, which indicates that "haram" aligns best with the meaning of "forbidden."

Based on this reasoning, the correct answer is:

d. forbidden.