Hajjam حجام
Halibut · Psettodidae
Doubtful — treated as not permissible · Ja'fari fiqh
No rate on record for this fish yet.
How this verdict was reached
Species identity unresolved for SP-PSETTODES-ERUMEI (data/species-verified.json status='rejected').
Species identity not established.
Fiqh basis: Sistani: 'When there is a doubt of the type of fish, then it is not permissible.'
Hajjam at a glance
| English name | Halibut |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | حجام |
| Scientific family | Psettodidae |
| Scales | Not established |
| Bones | Bone detail not recorded |
| Taste | Taste not recorded |
| Also sold as | Indian Halibut |
Common questions
Is Hajjam halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Hajjam is doubtful, and treated as not permissible. Not established. 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 Hajjam called in English?
Hajjam (حجام) is called Halibut in English. It is also sold as Indian Halibut.
What is the price of Hajjam in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Hajjam have a lot of bones?
Bone detail not recorded.