Eating Sharks

Q: I’m Hanafi. Can I eat shark meat? I have heard from a reputable source that 60% of fish fingers is made out of shark meat.

A: According to the hanafis only fish is permissible and shark has been classified as a fish, hence it is permissible

This answer was collected from CouncilofUlama.co.za, which is operated under the supervision of Council of Ulama Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Tags: eating, fish, Hanafi

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