Safaid Rass سفید رس
White Rass · Polynemidae vs Haemulidae (UNRESOLVED)
Doubtful — treated as not permissible · Ja'fari fiqh
No rate on record for this fish yet.
How this verdict was reached
Species identity unresolved for SP-RASS-UNRESOLVED-WHITE (data/species-verified.json status='rejected').
Species identity not established.
Fiqh basis: Sistani: 'When there is a doubt of the type of fish, then it is not permissible.'
Safaid Rass at a glance
| English name | White Rass |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | سفید رس |
| Scientific family | Polynemidae vs Haemulidae (UNRESOLVED) |
| Scales | Not established |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Excellent |
| Typical weight | ~5–6 kg |
| Best for | Fry/Grill (luxury) |
| Also sold as | Rawas, Ramas, راونس |
Common questions
Is Safaid Rass halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Safaid Rass is doubtful, and treated as not permissible. Not established. 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 Safaid Rass called in English?
Safaid Rass (سفید رس) is called White Rass in English. It is also sold as Rawas, Ramas, راونس.
What is the price of Safaid Rass in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Safaid Rass have a lot of bones?
Low bones.