I am government service holder working in department of fisheries as Biochemist. In my office we take Shrimp, Prawn (Chingri) for laboratory test from different companies. After testing the Sample, we give those companies certificate for export those Shrimp, Prawn. Companies give us
In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Assalāmu ῾alaykum wa Rahmatullāhi Wabarakātuh
Generally the prawns, shrimps etc that are given as samples are merely given for test purposes and not for their consumption.
If this is the case, it will not be permissible to take or to consume these prawns, shrimps etc. It was not given to the government as a gift, hence, ownership of these prawns, shrimps etc was not taken. Furthermore, by taking / consuming these prawns, you will also be going directly against the law of the government (i.e. to dump the residue).
You may request your superiors to seek a leeway from the government not to dump the surplus prawns and to acquire permission from the company to consume the surplus.
And Allāh Ta῾āla Knows Best
Wassalāmu ῾alaykum
Ml. Rayhaan Docrat,
Student Dārul Iftā
Checked and Approved by:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Dārul Iftā, Madrasah In῾āmiyyah