Singhara سنگھاڑا
Freshwater Catfish · Bagridae
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)
Singhara at a glance
| English name | Freshwater Catfish |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | سنگھاڑا |
| Scientific family | Bagridae |
| Scales | No scales |
| Bones | Bone detail not recorded |
| Taste | Taste not recorded |
| Also sold as | Giant River Catfish |
Common questions
Is Singhara halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Singhara 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 Singhara called in English?
Singhara (سنگھاڑا) is called Freshwater Catfish in English. It is also sold as Giant River Catfish.
What is the price of Singhara in Karachi?
No rate on record for this fish yet.
Does Singhara have a lot of bones?
Bone detail not recorded.