Majid Surmai ماجد سرمئی
Seerfish, light grade · Scombridae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 1200 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate - light 'Majid' 1200 stated
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Body either uniformly covered with small to moderate scales (e.g. Rastrelliger, Scomber, Scomberomorus).
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eKN.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)
Majid Surmai at a glance
| English name | Seerfish, light grade |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | ماجد سرمئی |
| Scientific family | Scombridae |
| Scales | Small, even scales all over |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Typical weight | ~5–10 kg (net-caught A grade 4–5 kg) |
| Best for | BBQ/Grill (all-rounder) |
| Also sold as | Majid, Light Surmai |
Common questions
Is Majid Surmai halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Majid Surmai is halal. Small, even scales all over. 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 Majid Surmai called in English?
Majid Surmai (ماجد سرمئی) is called Seerfish, light grade in English. It is also sold as Majid, Light Surmai.
What is the price of Majid Surmai in Karachi?
Rs 1200 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Majid Surmai have a lot of bones?
Low bones.