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Question
Asalamualikum What is the ruling regarding fish/shrimp according to both hanafi and shaafi fiqh? Jazakallah
Answer:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
حامدا و مصليا و مسلما
عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته السلام
Muhtaram
We have received your query regarding the ruling of Fish/Shrimp, our response is as follows:
According to the Hanafi Madhab, all sea animals and species that are born and live in the sea/ocean/water are impermissible to consume with the exception of all fish.
Therefore, all creatures except prawns and fish will be impermissible to consume, since they are not fish.
As far as prawns are concerned, due to the difference of opinion in categorizing prawns (being from the fish family or not), our Darul Ifta is of the stance that one should exercise caution and abstain from eating prawns as this is also the demand of Taqwa (piety), which is the best and safest option for a believer.
However, one should not reprimand others who consume it, and should not accuse them of consuming Haram as some ‘Ulama have permitted the consuming of prawns.[1]
For rulings regarding the Shafi’ Mazhab please contact a reputable Shafi’ Darul Iftaa.
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Answered by:
(Mufti) Abdushakoor Salim
30th Jumaad Ukhra 1446
2nd December 2024
Checked and approved by:
(Mufti) Muhammad Irshad Motara
[1] Darul Ifta Archives
(ولا) يحل (حيوان مائي إلا السمك) … (و) إلا (الجريث) سمك أسود (والمارما هي) سمك في صورة الحية، وأفردهما بالذكر للخفاء وخلاف محمد..(وحل الجراد) وإن مات حتف أنفه، بخلاف السمك (وأنواع السمك بلا ذكاة) لحديث «أحلت لنا ميتتان: السمك والجراد، ودمان: الكبد والطحال» بكسر الطاء…
شامي ص ٣٠٦-٣٠٧ ج ٦ ط:سعيد
