Molluscs (squid, mussels, octopus) — is it halal?

Ruling: Haram

Description

Molluscs — squid, octopus, cuttlefish, mussels, scallops, oysters, snails and their products. In the EU molluscs are a mandatory allergen, including as a processing aid if still present; live bivalve molluscs are regulated separately from fishery products.

Basis of the ruling

Molluscs — squid, octopus, cuttlefish, mussels, scallops, oysters, snails and their products. Of aquatic animals only fish is permitted as food; everything else is makruh tahriman, that is, forbidden as food; molluscs are not fish. Ruling: haram as food and in medicines taken internally.

Names: Моллюски (кальмар, мидии, осьминог) · Molluscs (squid, mussels, octopus) · رخويات (حبار، بلح البحر، أخطبوط)

Also known as: кальмар, кальмары, кальмаровый, осьминог, каракатица, чернила каракатицы, моллюски, мидии, мидия, гребешок, морские гребешки, морское ушко, улитки, squid, calamari

Category: Foods and ingredients

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