A person who said he is a “Salafi” told me that eating lizard is permisable is it true?

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Shaykh Ebrahim Desai

Answer:

There is difference of opinion among the Ulama regarding the Iguana.

According to the Hanafi Madhab, it is not permissible. However, it is permissible according to the Shaafi?ee Madhab. Eating a lizard is Haraam.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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