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Eating shark. Is it makrooh? (please explain the reasoning, if yes).

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As salaamu alaikum. I am aware of the Hanafi rulings on makrooh seafoods such as shrimp and lobster,etc., but I would like to know the views on eating shark. Is it makrooh? (please explain the reasoning, if yes).

Answer

In principle, according to the Hanafi Madhab, only fish from the sea may be consumed.

Allaamah Damiri (RA) categorized Sharks under the species of fish. (Hayaatul Hayawaan vol.2 pg.614; Islamiyaat)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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