Daman دامن
Longtail Tuna · Scombridae
How this verdict was reached
FAO Species Identification Sheets, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Body ... covered with small scales (Thunnus).
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eKN.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)
Daman at a glance
| English name | Longtail Tuna |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | دامن |
| Scientific family | Scombridae |
| Scales | Small, even scales all over |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Very good |
| Typical weight | not separately stated |
| Best for | BBQ/Kebab |
| Also sold as | Dhawan, دھون |
Common questions
Is Daman halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Daman is halal. Small, even scales all over. 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 Daman called in English?
Daman (دامن) is called Longtail Tuna in English. It is also sold as Dhawan, دھون.
What is the price of Daman in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Daman have a lot of bones?
Low bones.