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Is fish halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

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

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

Ruling by school of thought

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

All schools permit fish. The Ja'fari (Shia) school permits only fish that have scales, so scaleless fish are not eaten.

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