Kala Rass کالا رس
Black Rass · Polynemidae vs Haemulidae (UNRESOLVED)
Doubtful — treated as not permissible · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 2500 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate - Confirmed for BLACK Rass (2500)
Species identity unresolved for SP-RASS-UNRESOLVED-BLACK (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.'
Kala Rass at a glance
| English name | Black Rass |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | کالا رس |
| Scientific family | Polynemidae vs Haemulidae (UNRESOLVED) |
| Scales | Not established |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Typical weight | ~5–6 kg |
| Best for | Fry/Grill (luxury) |
Common questions
Is Kala Rass halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Kala Rass 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 Kala Rass called in English?
Kala Rass (کالا رس) is called Black Rass in English.
What is the price of Kala Rass in Karachi?
Rs 2500 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Kala Rass have a lot of bones?
Low bones.