Eating shrimp, crabs, lobster and squid
Question
Is it permissible to eat shrimp, crabs, lobster and squid in Hanafi Fiqh?
Answer
According to our ulama, all sea life that does not come under the category of fish is not permissible to consume.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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