Seafood: halal or haram?

whitemuslimah · **Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-16-2006

Ok, this is something i know little about. I definatly know that fish and prawns are halal. But how about crabs or those things in a shell i forgot what is the english for them? Some salad dressings contain alcohol, so do some chocolates - are they haram? Ice-cream - rum and raisin is it haram even if there's no real alcohol in it, but just artificial flavour. Crisps - barbecue and chicken flavour are they halal?

on what grounds some foods are considered as halal and some as haram, is there any logical reasoning behind it? i would appreciate quotes or links to quotes in quran and hadiths

ps. i put seafood in the title as this is smth i am most interested in.

IceQueen~ · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-16-2006

there is a hadeeth that says about the sea water 'its water is purifying, and its food is halal'' but there is controversy about those creatures which can alos survive on land from the sea..

as for alcohol in sweets and things.. the prophet (P) said that what is haram in large quantities is also haram in small quantities..

hope this is useful to you insha allah

- Qatada - · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-16-2006

Islam's Stance on Seafood
http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/S...EAskTheScholar

What types of fish and seafood are permissible?
http://63.175.194.25/index.php?ln=en...&QR=1919&dgn=4

muzna · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-16-2006

jazakallakhair brother..those links helped A LOT...was confused till now..thanks

whitemuslimah · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-16-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fi_Sabilillah

Islam's Stance on Seafood
http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/S...EAskTheScholar

What types of fish and seafood are permissible?
http://63.175.194.25/index.php?ln=en...&QR=1919&dgn=4

the links were very helpful thank you

mizan_aliashraf · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-16-2006

Salam
Good links. There are some differences of opinion, though
Jazakallah Khayr anyway
Wassalam

IceQueen~ · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-16-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizan_aliashraf

Salam
Good links. There are some differences of opinion, though
Jazakallah Khayr anyway
Wassalam

what are the differences bro? just interested..

mizan_aliashraf · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-16-2006

Salam
It's a madhab issue, but since this forum does not promote or tolerate secterian issues it's better i don't mention it. All i will say is that some people hold the opinion that not everything from the sea is purified and Halal
And Allah knows best
Wassalam

searchingsoul · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-17-2006

I'm not being sarcastic but do they have to be killed or blessed prior to cooking?

whitemuslimah · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-17-2006

well most of the seafood i buy from supermarkets is frozen, so it is already killed. i don't think they have to be blessed prior to cooking, saying bismillah b4 u start eating is enough. that's as far as i know.

- Qatada - · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-17-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by searchingsoul

I'm not being sarcastic but do they have to be killed or blessed prior to cooking?

Hey.

Quote:

Hence all kinds of food from the sea are permissible, whether they are plants or animals, alive or dead. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Lawful to you is (the pursuit of) water-game and its use for food – for the benefit of yourselves and those who travel…” [al-Maa’idah 5:96].

Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah Almighty be pleased with him) said: “ Sayduhu [in arabic] (lit. hunting, pursuit) refers to whatever is taken from it alive, and ta’aamuhu [in arabic] (lit. its food) means whatever is taken dead.”

source: http://63.175.194.25/index.php?ln=en...&QR=1919&dgn=4

Peace.

akulion · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-17-2006

I love sea food and I can definately tell you that all seafood is Halal

Crabs, Squid, Octopus, Tuna, salmon, seaplants, Oyster - u name it its halal.

However please note that if a human goes swimming it dosent mean they become halal too!

primitivefuture · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-17-2006

Are the same seafood (crabs etc.) haram for jews as well?

**Muezzin** · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-17-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by searchingsoul

I'm not being sarcastic but do they have to be killed or blessed prior to cooking?

Nah, I like eating live fish.

whitemuslimah · **Re: Seafood: halal or haram? -** 05-17-2006

few more links

http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=6921
http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=6432
http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=2887

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

	(#1 (permalink))
whitemuslimah Full Member Status: Offline Posts: 61 Reputation: 118 Rep Power: 16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: England Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-16-2006 Ok, this is something i know little about. I definatly know that fish and prawns are halal. But how about crabs or those things in a shell i forgot what is the english for them? Some salad dressings contain alcohol, so do some chocolates - are they haram? Ice-cream - rum and raisin is it haram even if there's no real alcohol in it, but just artificial flavour. Crisps - barbecue and chicken flavour are they halal? on what grounds some foods are considered as halal and some as haram, is there any logical reasoning behind it? i would appreciate quotes or links to quotes in quran and hadiths ps. i put seafood in the title as this is smth i am most interested in.

	(#2 (permalink))
IceQueen~ seaprincess~ Status: Offline Posts: 2,322 Reputation: 6593 Rep Power: 27 Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-16-2006 there is a hadeeth that says about the sea water 'its water is purifying, and its food is halal'' but there is controversy about those creatures which can alos survive on land from the sea.. as for alcohol in sweets and things.. the prophet (P) said that what is haram in large quantities is also haram in small quantities.. hope this is useful to you insha allah

	(#3 (permalink))
- Qatada - Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 10,379 Reputation: 41985 Rep Power: 84 Join Date: May 2005 Location: ...travelling to the hereafter.. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-16-2006 Islam's Stance on Seafood http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/S...EAskTheScholar What types of fish and seafood are permissible? http://63.175.194.25/index.php?ln=en...&QR=1919&dgn=4 __________________ iDawah.com Bringing Dawah back..to the future! http://salaf-stories.blogspot.com

	(#4 (permalink))
muzna LI Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 545 Reputation: 738 Rep Power: 17 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sri Lanka Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-16-2006 jazakallakhair brother..those links helped A LOT...was confused till now..thanks

	(#6 (permalink))
mizan_aliashraf Taalib al-'Ilm Status: Offline Posts: 933 Reputation: 1578 Rep Power: 20 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Allah Knows Best Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-16-2006 Salam Good links. There are some differences of opinion, though Jazakallah Khayr anyway Wassalam

	(#8 (permalink))
mizan_aliashraf Taalib al-'Ilm Status: Offline Posts: 933 Reputation: 1578 Rep Power: 20 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Allah Knows Best Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-16-2006 Salam It's a madhab issue, but since this forum does not promote or tolerate secterian issues it's better i don't mention it. All i will say is that some people hold the opinion that not everything from the sea is purified and Halal And Allah knows best Wassalam

	(#9 (permalink))
searchingsoul LI Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 997 Reputation: 300 Rep Power: 16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA/UAE Gender: Way of Life: Christian	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-17-2006 I'm not being sarcastic but do they have to be killed or blessed prior to cooking?

	(#10 (permalink))
whitemuslimah Full Member Status: Offline Posts: 61 Reputation: 118 Rep Power: 16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: England Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-17-2006 well most of the seafood i buy from supermarkets is frozen, so it is already killed. i don't think they have to be blessed prior to cooking, saying bismillah b4 u start eating is enough. that's as far as i know.

	(#12 (permalink))
akulion Ahoy me maties! Status: Offline Posts: 2,129 Reputation: 4416 Rep Power: 27 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cave #4 Mountain #2 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-17-2006 I love sea food and I can definately tell you that all seafood is Halal Crabs, Squid, Octopus, Tuna, salmon, seaplants, Oyster - u name it its halal. However please note that if a human goes swimming it dosent mean they become halal too! __________________ -Islamic Quizzes -Islamic Flash -Islamic Downloads -Publish your Islamic Articles Online

	(#13 (permalink))
primitivefuture Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 203 Reputation: 36 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Florida, USA Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-17-2006 Are the same seafood (crabs etc.) haram for jews as well?

	(#15 (permalink))
whitemuslimah Full Member Status: Offline Posts: 61 Reputation: 118 Rep Power: 16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: England Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Seafood: halal or haram? - 05-17-2006 few more links http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=6921 http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=6432 http://www.islam.tc/ask-imam/view.php?q=2887