Prawns, crab and octopus
Question
Why we are not allowed to eat prawns, crab and octopus?
Answer
All sea creatures that fall under the category of fish are halaal according to the hanafi mazhab.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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