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Are mussels, oysters and clams halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Mussels, oysters and clams are 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 mussels, oysters and clams?” · “Are mussels, oysters and clams haram?” · “Are mussels, oysters and clams halal in the Hanafi school?”

Ruling by school of thought

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

Molluscs are permitted in the Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali schools. Most Hanafi scholars and the Ja'fari school do not permit them.

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