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Is lobster halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Lobster is halal in the Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali schools, disliked (makruh) in the Hanafi school and haram in the Ja'fari school.

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

Ruling by school of thought

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

Same as crab: permitted by the Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali schools; not eaten according to most Hanafi and Ja'fari scholars.

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