Mulla ملا
Emperor · Lethrinidae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 1500 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
FAO Species Identification Sheets for Fishery Purposes, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Scales finely ctenoid and moderate in size.
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eFR.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)
Mulla at a glance
| English name | Emperor |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | ملا |
| Scientific family | Lethrinidae |
| Scales | True scales, rough-edged |
| Bones | Moderate bones |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Typical weight | ~1.5–3 kg |
| Best for | Grill/Salan |
| Also sold as | Mullo |
Common questions
Is Mulla halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Mulla is halal. True scales, rough-edged. 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 Mulla called in English?
Mulla (ملا) is called Emperor in English. It is also sold as Mullo.
What is the price of Mulla in Karachi?
Rs 1500 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Mulla have a lot of bones?
Moderate bones.