Thaila تھیلا
Catla · Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm)
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 480 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)
Thaila at a glance
| English name | Catla |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | تھیلا |
| Scientific family | Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm) |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Very bony |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~3 kg |
| Best for | Fry/Curry |
| Also sold as | Bag, Pouch, Thaali, تھالی, Theri, Katla |
Common questions
Is Thaila halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Thaila 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 Thaila called in English?
Thaila (تھیلا) is called Catla in English. It is also sold as Bag, Pouch, Thaali, تھالی.
What is the price of Thaila in Karachi?
Rs 480 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Thaila have a lot of bones?
Very bony.