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Are squid and calamari halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Squid and calamari 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 squid and calamari?” · “Are squid and calamari haram?” · “Are squid and calamari halal in the Hanafi school?”

Ruling by school of thought

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

Permitted by the Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali schools as sea creatures. Most Hanafi scholars and the Ja'fari school do not permit them because they are not fish.

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