ABSTRACT
In this chapter, fish and seafood refer to all nonplant life from natural bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, ponds, seas, and oceans, as well as human-made fish farms. There are a number of differing opinions on the halal or haram status of fish and seafood. The Quran states (Pickthall, 1994):
To hunt and to eat the fish of the sea is made lawful for you, a provision for you and for seafarers; but to hunt on land is forbidden you so long as ye are on the pilgrimage. Be mindful of your duty to Allah, unto Whom ye will be gathered.
