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What is the Shar'ee position with regards to eating raw fish?

Fatwa 902English
Food and Drink

Question

Is this permissible?

Answer

In principle, it is prohibited to consume anything that is harmful to one's health. If eating raw fish (uncooked) is harmful to one's health, then it is prohibited.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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