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Crabs

· 9 Jumada II 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is crab halal to consume?

Answer

All sea creatures that are considered as fish are halaal.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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