Catfish and Halal: An Inquiry into Dietary Practices

[lewismilton]

Hello everyone. I've come across a question is catfish halal and thought it would be beneficial to seek insights from the community. The issue of whether catfish is halal can be nuanced and varies based on individual interpretations of Islamic dietary laws. Some argue that catfish lacks scales, a key criterion for halal seafood, while others contend that it meets the requirements and is permissible. To shed light on this matter, I'm reaching out to gather opinions, experiences, or references from the diverse perspectives within our community. Does your understanding align with a particular school of thought or cultural tradition?

 

[Subduction Zone]

Interesting, right away I got contradictions. The first site I saw said that fish without scales are haram. Or in other words a big "Nope". Yet on the other hand there was this totally unbiased site that sell seafood:

Halal Seafood | ISA

Are seafoods always Halal? What about processed seafoods? Please contact ISA to know more: [email protected]

www.isahalal.com

"Essentially all types of seafood are Halal suitable, based on verse 5:96 of the Qur’an, which states, “Lawful to you is what you catch from the sea and use for food as provision for yourself and for the travelers...” Because this states broadly that what is caught from the sea is acceptable, it includes plants like seaweed too! Of course, it excludes anything harmful, such as poisonous fish and plants of those that cause an allergic reaction – avoiding harm always trumps food permissibility."

Sadly I have not found an out yet for freshwater catfish. Which is good new, more for me!