Most-asked question
Is sushi halaal?
8 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 5 South African Darul Iftas (AskImam, Jamiat KZN, Azaadville, Ibn Masood, Camperdown). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.
Based on the fatawa linked below. Please read the sources and double-check with a Darul Ifta for your situation.
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What the Darul Iftas say
“There are different types of sushi dishes. Some contain seaweed, fish, shellfish, octopus, eel, vegetable, meat and other ingredients. Therefore, if a sushi dish does not contain any Ḥarām ingredients, it will be permissible to eat such a dish.”
“Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of ingredients, such as seafood (often raw) and vegetables. Styles of sushi and its presentation vary widely.”
“Sushi refers to the eating of sliced raw fish as a meal. Consuming fish is permitted in Shariah, so there shouldn’t be any harm in consuming sushi if it is prepared with Halaal ingredients.”
“It is permissible if the sushi is made from fish and is free from other Haraam ingredients.”
Quotes are the opening words of each answer as published; the full answer, its conditions and references are on the fatwa page. Answers depend on the exact details of each question.
Read the fatawa
- Consuming Calamari And Sushi Azaadville · 2 Jun 2023
- Is it permissible to eat Sushi? Camperdown · 27 Sep 2021
- Is it permissible to eat sushi? AskImam · 13 Jun 2013
- Eating Sushi Ibn Masood · 17 Jul 2024
- Eating sushi? Jamiat KZN · 21 Jan 2013
- 1. Is it permissible to eat kosher gelatin (as found in flavored yogurt)? 2. Is it permissible to eat sushi (spiced/flavored raw fish)? AskImam · 19 May 2004
- what is the standing on eating sushi (uncooked fish - Japanese food). AskImam · 24 Mar 2006
- I know that Muslims can´t eat pork. But what about raw fish or raw meat? Can Muslims eats raw meat like sushi or raw kibe steak? AskImam · 27 Sep 2000
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