Muraki مرکی
Mrigal · Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm)
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 300 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
FishBase family account, Cyprinidae
Cyprinids bear cycloid scales; the Indian major carps are large-scaled.
https://www.fishbase.se/Summary/FamilySummary.php?ID=122
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)
Muraki at a glance
| English name | Mrigal |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | مرکی |
| Scientific family | Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm) |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Very bony |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~700–900 g |
| Best for | Fry/Curry |
| Also sold as | Mirki, Morakhi, Mori, freshwater |
Common questions
Is Muraki halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Muraki 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 Muraki called in English?
Muraki (مرکی) is called Mrigal in English. It is also sold as Mirki, Morakhi, Mori, freshwater.
What is the price of Muraki in Karachi?
Rs 300 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Muraki have a lot of bones?
Very bony.
Other fish sold under a name this fish shares
These are different fish. Check which one you are being offered.