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What is the ruling on sea and land crab.?
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What is the ruling on sea and land crab.?
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According to the three Madhaahib, viz. Shaaf?ee, Maaliki and Hanbaliy, Crab is permissible, irrespective of it being a fish or not. However, according to the Hanafi Madhab, crab is not permissible as it is not a fish.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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