Also asked as: “Can Muslims eat crocodile and alligator?” · “Are crocodile and alligator haram?” · “Are crocodile and alligator halal in the Hanafi school?”
Ruling by school of thought
| School of thought | Ruling |
|---|---|
| Hanafi | Haram |
| Shafi'i | Haram |
| Maliki | Scholars differ |
| Hanbali | Haram |
| Ja'fari (Shia) | Haram |
Most scholars prohibit crocodile because it is a predator that hunts with its teeth. Some Maliki scholars permit it.
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