Dahiya دہیا
Tilapia · Cichlidae (freshwater/farm)
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 350 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
FishBase family account, Cichlidae
Cichlids bear ctenoid scales.
https://www.fishbase.se/Summary/FamilySummary.php?ID=349
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)
Dahiya at a glance
| English name | Tilapia |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | دہیا |
| Scientific family | Cichlidae (freshwater/farm) |
| Scales | True scales, rough-edged |
| Bones | Moderate bones |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~200–250 g |
| Best for | Fry |
| Also sold as | Daya, دیا |
Common questions
Is Dahiya halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Dahiya is halal. True scales, rough-edged. 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 Dahiya called in English?
Dahiya (دہیا) is called Tilapia in English. It is also sold as Daya, دیا.
What is the price of Dahiya in Karachi?
Rs 350 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Dahiya have a lot of bones?
Moderate bones.