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Is salmon halal?

Quick answer Halal

Salmon is halal in all five major schools of thought (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali and Ja'fari).

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

Ruling by school of thought

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

Salmon is a fish with scales, so it is halal in every school of thought, including the Ja'fari school.

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