Malli ملی
Wallago · Siluridae
How this verdict was reached
Britannica (Catfish); Encyclopedia.com (Siluriformes); ScienceDirect topic page. Corroborated within the order by FAO Area 51 ARIIDAE: 'Scales absent'.
All Siluriformes lack scales, possessing either smooth naked skin or bony plates; the absence of scales is a defining characteristic of the order.
https://www.britannica.com/animal/catfish
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)
Malli at a glance
| English name | Wallago |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | ملی |
| Scientific family | Siluridae |
| Scales | No scales |
| Bones | Bone detail not recorded |
| Taste | Taste not recorded |
| Also sold as | Wallago Catfish |
Common questions
Is Malli halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Malli is not halal. No scales. 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 Malli called in English?
Malli (ملی) is called Wallago in English. It is also sold as Wallago Catfish.
What is the price of Malli in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Malli have a lot of bones?
Bone detail not recorded.