"haram police" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} haram police (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Hardline or judgemental Muslim(s) who frequently and bossily point out sins. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Islam, Islamism Related terms: Sharia patrol, moral police, religious police

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