Bumbal بمبل
Bombay duck · Synodontidae
How this verdict was reached
BdFISH species account; FishBase
deciduous scales, about 40 in lateral series... Scales are restricted to the posterior half of the body.
https://en.bdfish.org/2011/06/bombay-duck-harpadon-nehereus-hamilton-1822/
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)
Bumbal at a glance
| English name | Bombay duck |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | بمبل |
| Scientific family | Synodontidae |
| Scales | Partial scales, easily shed |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | small |
| Best for | Fry (crisp) / dried |
| Also sold as | Bombil, Bumla |
Common questions
Is Bumbal halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Bumbal is halal. Partial scales, easily shed. 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 Bumbal called in English?
Bumbal (بمبل) is called Bombay duck in English. It is also sold as Bombil, Bumla.
What is the price of Bumbal in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Bumbal have a lot of bones?
Low bones.