Gadani Jhinga گڈانی جھینگا
Gadani-landed prawn · Penaeidae
Halal (named exception) · Ja'fari fiqh
No rate on record for this fish yet.
How this verdict was reached
Sistani, official Q&A (Fish)
It is not permissible to eat from marine animals anything except fish that has scale; shrimp is considered from that category.
https://www.sistani.org/english/qa/01184/
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)
Gadani Jhinga at a glance
| English name | Gadani-landed prawn |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | گڈانی جھینگا |
| Scientific family | Penaeidae |
| Scales | Not applicable — a shell, not scales |
| Bones | No bones — cartilage only |
| Taste | Very good |
| Typical weight | ~40 pieces/kg |
| Best for | Curry/BBQ |
| Also sold as | Gadani, Gadani Prawn |
Common questions
Is Gadani Jhinga halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Gadani Jhinga is halal, as a named exception. Not applicable — a shell, not 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 Gadani Jhinga called in English?
Gadani Jhinga (گڈانی جھینگا) is called Gadani-landed prawn in English. It is also sold as Gadani, Gadani Prawn.
What is the price of Gadani Jhinga in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Gadani Jhinga have a lot of bones?
No bones — cartilage only.