Luar لوار
Sardine · Clupeidae
How this verdict was reached
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Scales always cycloid (smooth to touch), but often shed rather easily; no lateral line.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eCR.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)
Luar at a glance
| English name | Sardine |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | لوار |
| Scientific family | Clupeidae |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Moderate bones |
| Taste | Good, oily |
| Typical weight | not priced (out of stock on the day) |
| Best for | Fry |
| Also sold as | Lure |
Common questions
Is Luar halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Luar 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 Luar called in English?
Luar (لوار) is called Sardine in English. It is also sold as Lure.
What is the price of Luar in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Luar have a lot of bones?
Moderate bones.