And as for the second chapter, it is: "The prohibition of calling grapes *karam*": and *karam*, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

The Shaykh : And as for the second chapter, it is: "The prohibition of calling grapes *karam*": and *karam*, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: , because it is derived from *karam*, and *karam* is a beloved attribute by which the believer is described, especially if he is generous and giving of good through his status, his wealth, or his knowledge; he is more deserving of this description than grapes. One should only say: *ḥabalah*, or say: *‘inab* (grapes), but to call it *karam* is not permissible.
And this, may Allah know best, has a reason, which is: that this grape may be made into a foul, forbidden drink, because grapes may be turned into wine, may Allah protect us from it; it is pressed and fermented to become foul wine. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited calling grapes *karam*. What is found now in some books written on agriculture and the like, where it is said: "the *karam* tree" or "*kuruum* (vines)" or the like, falls under this prohibition. Therefore, one should not call grapes and grape trees *karam* or *kuruum*, but rather say: *‘a‘nāb* (grapes), *‘inab*, *ḥabalah*, and the like. And success is from Allah.