Is seafood halaal in the Hanafi madhab?

“Imitation crab is a type of fish that is most commonly processed from the Alaska Pollock or Walleye Pollock fish. Imitation crab flavoured with artificial crab flavouring is Halaal for consumption.”

“Squid ink is derived from Squid, immediately after it dies. Squids do not fall in the category of fish. They are classified as ‘Cephalopods’, which are specific members of the ‘Mollusca Phylum’ similar to the octopus, cuttlefish, nautilus, etc. which are all impermissible to consume.”

“According to the Hanafi Madhab it is not permissible to eat calamari as it does not fall in the category of fish. [Fataawa Darul Uloom Zakariyya pg.272 Vol.6]. Sushi refers to eating of sliced raw fish as a meal.”

“There is a difference of opinion pertaining to the permissibility of prawns. One group of Ulama hold the view that it is permissible while another group believe it is not permissible.”