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Is catfish halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Catfish is halal in the Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali schools and haram in the Ja'fari school.

Also asked as: “Can Muslims eat catfish?” · “Is catfish haram?” · “Is catfish halal in the Hanafi school?”

Ruling by school of thought

School of thoughtRuling
HanafiHalal
Shafi'iHalal
MalikiHalal
HanbaliHalal
Ja'fari (Shia)Haram

Halal in the four Sunni schools. The Ja'fari school does not permit catfish because it has no scales.

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