Baam بام
Conger Eel · Muraenesocidae
How this verdict was reached
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
No scales.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eIK.pdf
Fiqh basis: Sistani (only scaled fish + shrimp); Khamenei ('only scaled fish, shrimp and some sea birds are Halal. The rest are Haram'); Khomeini (partial scales suffice)
Baam at a glance
| English name | Conger Eel |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | بام |
| Scientific family | Muraenesocidae |
| Scales | No scales |
| Bones | Bone detail not recorded |
| Taste | Taste not recorded |
| Also sold as | Pike Conger |
Common questions
Is Baam halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Baam is not halal. No scales. Ja'fari fiqh requires a fish to have true scales; most Sunni schools do not, so this verdict is specific to Ja'fari fiqh.
What is Baam called in English?
Baam (بام) is called Conger Eel in English. It is also sold as Pike Conger.
What is the price of Baam in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Baam have a lot of bones?
Bone detail not recorded.