View Full Version : SEAFOOD....what can we eat? whats halaal and whats haraam??
could someone please shed some light on this issue?
I have a supermarket owner who is asking me for some info regarding this matter...if anybody can help it would be greatly apreciated...
there was also a narrow question...can we eat crabs? becausse they live on land too?
Jazakallah n duas to those who contribute.:up:
i have been told we can't eat king prawns. don't know why?
i just wish that sum1 that knows anything can at least contrubute...
Niqaabi
17-02-06, 08:52 PM
Abu Hurairah radi anlahu anhu narrated the prophet :saw: said "its water is pure and its dead creatures are permissable".
[Abu Daawood, Ibn Maajah, Tirmidhi, Nasaa'ee]
islamirama
17-02-06, 09:08 PM
Jazakallah khair niqaabi sis.
I too have read that all the creatures of the sea are halaal for you and you do not have to slaughter them in any special way.
P.S. do NOT eat octopus, that thing tastes like a rubber tire man!
Jazakallah khair niqaabi sis.
I too have read that all the creatures of the sea are halaal for you and you do not have to slaughter them in any special way.
P.S. do NOT eat octopus, that thing tastes like a rubber tire man!
how do u know what a rubber tyre man taste like? do u mean michillin tyre man?
islamirama
18-02-06, 01:47 AM
yea a squid and an octopus, they two different creatures. squid got a hood on and octopus got a big head :D
mazza go chew on rubber then go eat a squid, maybe you can disapprove me ;)
Abu Hurairah
18-02-06, 02:57 AM
Question #1919: Are there any types of seafood that Muslims are not permitted to eat?
Question :
Please forgive me for my ignorance in this matter. I am very interested in learning the ways of Islam. My question concerns dietary rulings. What types of fish and seafood are permissible?
Thank you for your help.
Answer :
Praise be to Allaah.
Among the blessings that Allaah has bestowed upon us is the fact that He has made our religion easy for us, and has not made it too difficult or unbearable. He has allowed us many things that were forbidden according to previously-revealed laws. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “… Allaah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you…” [al-Baqarah 2:185].
Hence all kinds of food from the sea are permissible, whether they are plants or animals, alive or dead. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Lawful to you is (the pursuit of) water-game and its use for food – for the benefit of yourselves and those who travel…” [al-Maa’idah 5:96]. Ibn ‘Abbaas said: “ Sayduhu (lit. hunting, pursuit) refers to whatever is taken from it alive, and ta’aamuhu (lit. its food) means whatever is taken dead.”
There are a few things – certain types of water animals – which some scholars exclude from the permission outlined above. These are:
Crocodiles. The correct view is that eating these is not allowed, because they have fangs and live on land – even though they may spend a lot of time in the water – so precedence should be given to the reason for forbidding it (it is a land animal that has fangs).
Frogs. It is not permitted to eat them because the Prophet :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade killing them, as is reported in the hadeeth of ‘Abd al-Rahmaan ibn ‘Uthmaan, who said that the Messenger of Allaah :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade the killing of frogs. (Narrated by Imaam Ahmad and Ibn Maajah; see also Saheeh al-Jaami, 6970). The rule is that everything which we are forbidden to kill, we are not allowed to eat; if we are allowed to eat it we are allowed to kill it.
Some scholars exclude sea snakes, but the correct view is that as they live nowhere except in the water, we are permitted to eat them, because of the general nature of the aayah (interpretation of the meaning): “Lawful to you is (the pursuit of) water-game and its use for food – for the benefit of yourselves …” [al-Maa’idah 5:96].
Otters and turtles. The correct view is that to be on the safe side, it is permissible to eat them after slaughtering them properly, because they live both on land and in the sea. Here the rule is that in the case of animals that live both on land and in the sea, the rules concerning land animals should be given precedence, to be on the safe side, so they must be slaughtered properly, except for crabs which do not need to be slaughtered, even though they live both on land and in the sea, because they do not have blood.
Everything that can cause harm is forbidden as food, even if it comes from the sea, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “… And do not kill yourselves (nor kill one another). Surely, Allaah is Most Merciful to you.” [al-Nisa’ 4:29] and: “… and do not throw yourselves into destruction…” [al-Baqarah 2:195].
(See al-Mughni, 11/83; Haashiyah al-Rawd, 7/430; Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 3/197; and Ahkaam al-At’imah by al-Fawzaan).
And Allaah knows best.
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Abu Hurairah
18-02-06, 03:07 AM
Question #2005: Eating Fish Eyes
Question :
Assalamu Alaikum
I need to know whether we as Muslims are allowed to eat the eyes of a fish. I was eating at a seafod restaurant with a friend and I was enjoying the head of the fish and then I ate the eye and he was quite disgusted and said that it is not allowed in Islam. Is that true?
Jazak Allah
Answer :
Praise be to Allaah.
Allaah has permitted us all the produce of the sea: “Lawful to you is (the pursuit of) water-game and its use for food…” [al-Maa’idah 2:96 – interpretation of the meaning]. The Prophet :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us that it is halaal (lawful) to eat dead creatures from the sea and dead fish, and no part of the fish was excluded from this permission. Hence we know that all parts of the fish are halaal, including its skin, tail, eyes, etc.
It is strange indeed that a person could dare to forbid something that Allaah has permitted. This is a very serious matter, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe! Make not unlawful the tayyibaat (all that is good) which Allaah has made lawful to you, and transgress not. Verily, Allaah does not like the transgressors.” [al-Maa’idah 5:87]
“Say: ‘Who has forbidden the adornment with clothes given by Allaah, which He has produced for His slaves, and al-Tayyibaat [all kinds of halaal (lawful) things] of food?’ Say: ‘They are, in the life of this world, for those who believe, (and) exclusively for them (believers) on the Day of Resurrection (the disbelievers will not share them).’ Thus We explain the aayaat (Islamic law) in detail for people who have knowledge.” [al-A‘raaf 7:32]
“Say: ‘Tell me, what provision Allaah has sent down to you! And you have made of it lawful and unlawful.’ Say: ‘has Allaah permitted you (to do so), or do you invent a lie against Allaah?’” [Yoonus 10:59]
Allaah has also warned His slave against forbidding anything without knowledge. He said (interpretation of the meaning):
“And say not concerning that which your tongues put forth falsely: ‘This is lawful and this is forbidden,’ so as to invent lies against Allaah. Verily, those who invent lies against Allaah will never prosper.” [al-Nahl 16:116]
This person who has invented a lie against Allaah by saying that it is haraam to eat the eye of a fish must repent to Allaah, and not go beyond the limits in talking about the Religion of Allaah. He should not speak without knowledge. Even if he is put off by something or feels disgusted by it, he has no right to say that it is haraam. The Prophet :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) hated the smell of garlic, and said: “Whoever eats anything from this unpleasant plant should not approach us in the mosque.” The people said, “It has become haraam (forbidden), it has become haraam.” When the Prophet :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) heard what was being said, he said: “O people, it is not for me to forbid something that Allaah has permitted; this is just a vegetable whose smell is unpleasant.” (Reported by Ahmad and Muslim, 877). The Prophet :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) explained that the fact that he disliked garlic and told people not to come to the mosque after eating it did not mean that it was haraam.
Although the Messenger of Allaah :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) disliked the idea of eating lizard-meat, he did not forbid others to eat it, as is reported in the following story:
“Khaalid ibn al-Waleed reported that some grilled lizard meat was brought to the Prophet :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and put in front of him. He stretched out his hand to take some, but one of the people present said, ‘O Messenger of Allaah, it is lizard meat,’ so he pulled his hand back. Khaalid ibn al-Waleed asked, ‘O Messenger of Allaah, is lizard haraam?’ He said, ‘No, but it is not known among my people and I cannot face eating it.’ So Khaalid took some of the lizard meat and ate it, whilst the Messenger of Allaah :saw: (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) looked on.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 4981, al-Nisaa'i, 4242, and Abu Dawood, 3300).
After explaining this answer to you, I want to warn you about something that I noticed in your question, where you said that you went to the seafood restaurant with a male friend. If this person is not your husband or a mahram (blood-relative whom you are permanently forbidden to marry), then you should fear Allaah. Ask yourself: which is more serious, eating the eye of a fish or going out with a man to whom you are not related to sit and chat with him in a restaurant?
I ask Allaah to protect us from all things that earn His wrath and to help us remember and fear Him. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad.
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islamirama
18-02-06, 03:19 AM
Everything that can cause harm is forbidden as food, even if it comes from the sea, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “… And do not kill yourselves (nor kill one another). Surely, Allaah is Most Merciful to you.” [al-Nisa’ 4:29] and: “… and do not throw yourselves into destruction…” [al-Baqarah 2:195].
well i guess that rules out sharks and squids/octopus since they are predators of the sea. right?:confused:
Abu Hurairah
18-02-06, 03:25 AM
well i guess that rules out sharks and squids/octopus since they are predators of the sea. right?:confused:
Na'am I would presume so seen as they would be classified as carnivores/ meat eaters.
Why do you ask were you looking foward to a squishy squid sandwich tomorrow? :confused: Stick to a prawn sarnie unless your alergic whereby stick to tuna unless your..... oh never mind.
Na'am I would presume so seen as they would be classified as carnivores/ meat eaters.
Why do you ask were you looking foward to a squishy squid sandwich tomorrow? :confused: Stick to a prawn sarnie unless your alergic whereby stick to tuna unless your..... oh never mind.
that was very usefull...i shall inform my veggies shop owner asap..
but please put it into perspective this question...
why is it that we cannot eat sharks?? whales?? ect?
Al Qadr
18-02-06, 12:54 PM
I heard we can eat all fish apart from those with a shell i.e crab. not sure what others we arent allowed 2 eat :confused: :confused: :confused:
i think ill put a question to askimam.org...;)
Al-Irhaab
18-02-06, 01:17 PM
you can eat whales it is not haram to eat whales... the prophet (Saw) ate one!!!!!!
who said all predators are haram :confused:
you can eat whales it is not haram to eat whales... the prophet (Saw) ate one!!!!!!
who said all predators are haram :confused:
see thats what im confused about...i just want a list from a hanafi point of view..what we can eat n what not..thats it!nad just some simple reaosn n hadith to bak it up.
Al-Irhaab
18-02-06, 01:21 PM
see thats what im confused about...i just want a list from a hanafi point of view..what we can eat n what not..thats it!nad just some simple reaosn n hadith to bak it up.
most sea food is halal ok... from the hanafis some is prohibited... some of the crabs etc... maybe prawns i cant recall... but all of the fishes are halal... dont know about sharks... need to check on them...
most sea food is halal ok... from the hanafis some is prohibited... some of the crabs etc... maybe prawns i cant recall... but all of the fishes are halal... dont know about sharks... need to check on them...
okay jazakallah.
Al-Irhaab
18-02-06, 01:43 PM
okay jazakallah.
ok their is a difference on shrimp, prauns etc some of the ulema consider them to be fish others dont... so it depends which alim u follow.. the older ulema of the past used to class them with the fish... dont know still about sharks though....
with crabs there is a split aswell as some are from the land and some are from the sea etc...
Al-Irhaab
18-02-06, 01:43 PM
okay jazakallah.
ok their is a difference on shrimp, prauns etc some of the ulema consider them to be fish others dont... so it depends which alim u follow.. the older ulema of the past used to class them with the fish... dont know still about sharks though....
with crabs there is a split aswell as some are from the land and some are from the sea etc...
islamirama
18-02-06, 04:44 PM
i think ill put a question to askimam.org...;)
i don't like them :) i don't like any site that just gives "their" answers. Which is why i prefer islalm-qa.com, they give you proof from quran and hadith to back up that answer. plus those askimam.com sites, a few of their answers proved to be questionable
i don't like them :) i don't like any site that just gives "their" answers. Which is why i prefer islalm-qa.com, they give you proof from quran and hadith to back up that answer. plus those askimam.com sites, a few of their answers proved to be questionable
jazakallah for that website.:up:
http://www.sunnipath.com/images/Q_Image.jpgIs it permissible to eat crab in our school? And what is the ruling regarding seafood?
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It is not permissible to eat crab in our school. As for aquatic animals - meaning those that cannot live outside of water - it is permissible to eat them whether they resemble normal fish or not, even if they resemble dogs or other impermissible terrestrial (i.e., land) animals. An exception is poisonous [m: animals]; these are impermissible whether they are terrestrial or aquatic.
Sunnipath (http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=3&ID=2813&CATE=347)
Really? Why is it haraam to invertebrates (lobster, crab, clams, etc.)? :confused: Is it because they lack gills like true fish?
Some eat anything of a goat. I mean every inch. Every inch.
Can you imagine putting a chunk of brain in your mouth and chewing it..and then juice rolls down your mouth and neck? Eh? Eh?
That's a dream wedding menu
Some eat anything of a goat. I mean every inch. Every inch.
Can you imagine putting a chunk of brain in your mouth and chewing it..and then juice rolls down your mouth and neck? Eh? Eh?
That's a dream wedding menu
My dad loves sheep brain. :)
perfectpearl
17-03-07, 12:31 AM
all that comes comes from the ocean is halal ..wa allhu a3laim.
perfectpearl
17-03-07, 12:39 AM
Some eat anything of a goat. I mean every inch. Every inch.
Can you imagine putting a chunk of brain in your mouth and chewing it..and then juice rolls down your mouth and neck? Eh? Eh?
That's a dream wedding menu
YOUR NASTY.....BRAIN ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yukkkkkkkk
perfectpearl
17-03-07, 12:41 AM
My dad loves sheep brain. :)
do all people that come from places other than America and Europe like that kind of stuff. MY parents do too but then we dont allow then to really get it. ITS NASTY :torture:
Irfan GBH
17-03-07, 01:26 AM
well i guess that rules out sharks and squids/octopus since they are predators of the sea. right?:confused:
Many fish hunt and eat other animals too, but they're considered halal. So I don't see why that rules out squids, octopus, etc. I would therefore not consider them haraam on the basis of them being carnivores as it seems only land carnivores are haraam.
I heard we can eat all fish apart from those with a shell i.e crab. not sure what others we arent allowed 2 eat :confused: :confused: :confused:
Thats what the Jews believe. For Muslims it's a bit of a grey area as you can see :p
Some eat anything of a goat. I mean every inch. Every inch.
Can you imagine putting a chunk of brain in your mouth and chewing it..and then juice rolls down your mouth and neck? Eh? Eh?
That's a dream wedding menu
Brain is actually quiet nice. Now some people eat the testicles (very popular in Iran), apparantly they taste very salty :rubeyes:
Irfan GBH
17-03-07, 01:35 AM
Oh and fresh shark is poisonous, apparantly the stuff you buy in shops ain't fresh ;)
imported_wicked
17-03-07, 01:48 AM
i read in the quran allah said you can eat fish and the imam from askimam.com said you can eat fish but not sea food
perfectpearl
17-03-07, 01:53 AM
Sea Food in the Four Madhahib
By Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Posted: 11 Safar 1424, 13 April 2003
Q.) I would like to ask whether oyster or oyster extract, shrimp, lobster, and shark are halal, haram, makrooh, or makrooh-e-tahrimi according to all four madhabs.
Can you please specify the view of each of the four Imams regarding each of the sea foods.
A.) According to the Hanbaliy and Shafi'ee scholars, all living creatures that live in the sea are halal, whether they are in the form of a fish or not. (Fiqh alal Madhaahib al-Arbaa). Based on this, oyster, oyster extract, shrimp, lobster and shark are all halal and permissible.
According to the Maliki scholars, every living creature of the sea is halal except eel. (Ibid) Hence, oyster, oyster extract, shrimp, lobster and shark are halal and permissible.
According to the Hanafi scholars, the only living creatures of the sea that are permissible are those that are in the form of a fish with an exception of the hagfish and eel. (Ibid). (these 2 even though they are not in the form of a fish they will be permissible to consume).
Hence, according to the Hanafi scholars, it will not be permissible to eat oyster, oyster extract, shrimp and lobsters. It will be permissible to consume shark as it is in the form of a fish.
And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
you can eat whales it is not haram to eat whales... the prophet (Saw) ate one!!!!!!
who said all predators are haram :confused:
Hmm... I was always under the impression that we were forbidden from eating whales because Yunus (as) was saved by a whale.
But, as it turns out, the Prophet (saws) did eat part of a whale. But, at the same time, Abu Ubaida (ra) says, in the hadith, that, "...we have been sent by the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) in the path of Allah and you are hard pressed (on account of the scarcity of food), so you eat that." So that sort of makes it seem like they ate it only out of desperation, sort of like how the Quran says that if you eat something haram out of desperation, then it's not a sin.
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