Why do some Muslims not eat prawns?

According to the fatwa, prawn is an arthropod (to which insects also belong) and it does not fall under the category of fish. The chief mufti labelled prawn under the category 'makruh tahrim' (strictly abominable) and advised Muslims against eating it.

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Why is shrimp not halal?

This would include squid, octopus, mussels, and other similar sea creatures. However, many Hanafi scholars considered prawns and shrimp to be permissible because they have a vertebra and are considered “fish”, though they and other creatures such as crabs and lobsters are debatable within their school of thought.

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Is shrimp allowed in Islam?

Any fish without scales are haram but fish that do have scales are permissible. Shia scholars tend to teach that no other aquatic creatures are halal, with the exception of certain edible aquatic crustaceans (i.e., shrimps but not crabs), which are also Halal like scaled fish.

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What are two forbidden food in Islam?

Forbidden food substances include alcohol, pork, carrion, the meat of carnivores and animals that died due to illness, injury, stunning, poisoning, or slaughtering not in the name of God.

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Why is lobster haram?

As lobsters highly resemble a creature other than fish, they will be considered to be a creature of the water and not a fish, therefore it is not permissible to eat lobsters.

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What religion can't eat lobster?

Almost all types of non-piscine seafood, such as shellfish, lobster, shrimp or crayfish, are forbidden by Judaism because such animals live in water but do not have both fins and scales.

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Are crabs and lobsters halal or haram?

Is Shellfish Halal or Haram? (Prawns, Crabs, Shrimps, Lobsters, Oysters) Is Shellfish Halal or Haram? Yes, shellfish is halal for Muslims. All seafood is Halal in Islam.

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Can Muslims own dogs?

Nevertheless, Islamic scholars have tended to regard dogs' saliva as impure; practically, this means anything licked by a dog necessitates washing. Many Islamic jurists allowed owning dogs for herding, farming, hunting, or protection, but prohibited ownership for reasons they regarded as "frivolous".

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Why is cheese not Halal?

Basically, even though there isn't an issue with non-Halal slaughter, you probably aren't aware of which other animals are slaughtered in the same place. So, in effect, there is a chance of cross-contamination from other animals. Therefore, cheddar cheese is viewed as haram.

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What are 5 haram foods?

Examples of forbidden foods:
  • Pork, reptiles, amphibians and insects.
  • Shellfish (including lobster, oysters, mussels), shrimp and scallops.
  • Animal products or by-products made from any non-certified animal.

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Can Muslims eat sushi?

All seafood is Halal. So yes , Muslims eat Sushi. Those who dont are missing out big time. Some crustaceans are considered Makruh or not recommended.

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Can Christians eat prawns?

Nicene Christianity

They only eat meat of a herbivore with split hooves and birds without a crop and without webbed feet; they also do not eat shellfish of any kind, and they only eat fish with scales. Any other animal is considered unclean and not suitable for eating.

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What does the Quran say about prawns?

In Hanafi School, consumption of prawn is not advisable, but in Shafi School, it's permitted. There is no sin even if a Hanafi adherent eats prawn. Though prawn is not a fish, people who eat prawn do not equate it with an insect.

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Is prawn a fish or worm?

Prawns are crustaceans with a shell, five pairs of swimming legs (pleopods), five pairs of walking legs, three with claws, and a tail. A variety of species, mostly brown tiger (tiger), western king (king) and banana prawns are harvested, mainly in northern regions.

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Can Jews eat shrimp?

Animals that live in water can only be eaten if they have fins and scales. This means that shrimps, prawns and squid are not fish in the true sense, and so they are just as non-kosher as the eel which has lost its fins through evolution.

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Why is McDonald's not halal?

Although McDonald's know Muslims can eat 'suitable for vegetarian' products, they still do not associate Islam to the brand nor want to fall short of meeting Halal guidelines. It would be difficult to meet this standard in every restaurant.

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Why is pizza not halal?

Like any bread or bakery product, some additives, flavorings, or colorings may not be Halal. Pizza crust could contain lard, which is pig fat, as well as animal-based mono and diglycerides, enzymes, sodium stearoyl-lactylate, L-cysteine and more.

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Is Egg halal in Islam?

Thus, we can conclude that all types of eggs are halal to be eaten regardless of whether the egg originates from halal or non-halal animals except if there is evidence stating otherwise such as when it is harmful to those who eat it and others.

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Can Muslims get tattoos?

For those who aren't aware, tattoos are considered haram (forbidden) in Islam. There is no specific Islamic verse outlining this point but many people believe wudu (the purification ritual) cannot be completed if you have a tattoo on your body. Hence, you can never pray.

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Can Muslims marry non Muslims?

There is a general consensus among Sunni and Shia fiqh experts that Surah Al-Baqarah 221 and Surat Al‑Mumtahanah 10 ban Muslim women from marrying non-Muslim men. This consensus is still standing strong. On the other hand, the Quran allows Muslim men to marry non-Muslim women (“People of the Book”).

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Can Muslims drink alcohol?

Drinking alcohol is considered haram, or forbidden, in Islam. As proof of the prohibition, Islamic scholars and Muslim religious authorities typically point to a verse in the Quran, the Muslim holy book, that calls intoxicants “the work of Satan” and tells believers to avoid them.

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Is Rabbit halal in Islam?

The first opinion, it is haram to eat the flesh and drink the milk of their milk for they are considered najis. This is the opinion of Abu Ishaq al-Marwazi, al-Qaffal, Imam al-Ghazali and al-Baghawi. Second opinion, it is makruh tanzih.

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Is Duck halal in Islam?

Satay, Mutabak, Rendang and Soto – among these popular Muslim foods, there is hardly a trace of one particular meat, and we're not referring to the prohibited pork. Strangely, even though duck is permitted by Islam, it is not as widely featured in its gastronomic offerings.

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Is Caviar halal in Islam?

Caviar refers to unfertilized salt-cured fish eggs. Caviar is halal.

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