Gulfam گلفام
Common carp · Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm)
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 300 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
FishBase family account, Cyprinidae
Cyprinids bear cycloid scales; the Indian major carps are large-scaled.
https://www.fishbase.se/Summary/FamilySummary.php?ID=122
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)
Gulfam at a glance
| English name | Common carp |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | گلفام |
| Scientific family | Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm) |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Very bony |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~300–400 g |
| Best for | Fry/Curry |
Common questions
Is Gulfam halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Gulfam is halal. True scales, smooth. 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 Gulfam called in English?
Gulfam (گلفام) is called Common carp in English.
What is the price of Gulfam in Karachi?
Rs 300 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Gulfam have a lot of bones?
Very bony.