Is eating Lobster Halal or Haram?
The answer is lobster is “halal”. While there are some who might disagree, lobster is allowed in the Islamic diet. The diet of the Prophet Muhammad himself consisted primarily of seafood.
The Quran is very clear on this matter. The following passage also explains the reasons lobster is halal in Islam, although most people assume that the reason has to do with the fact that lobster does not have a central nervous system; but this is incorrect:
“God only forbids you from what he loves but allows you to eat all others. (See 2:168)”
In addition, the Quran also provides a number of references to seafood. The Quran mentions fish, and shrimp in the following passages:
“Eat of that over which the name of God has been mentioned, if you are believers in his Hadd (proofs) .” (Quran 6:121) “Those who, when they have gained possession of water from flowing streams, do not make use of their due rights or devour them greedily. Instead, they restrain themselves. And they feed the needy and the orphan and beggar.” (Quran 76:8-9)
In this passage, some of the references to fish are made in the context of compassion and sharing. The Prophet Muhammad said that his Ummah, or community of followers, would be judged by how it treated three classes of people: The poor, the widowed, and guests.
Is it haram to boil a lobster alive?
The answer to this question depends upon what is meant by being boiled alive. If boiling means that the lobster is heated to a temperature at which it will die very quickly, then there is nothing haram about cooking lobsters. This occurs when the meat is put into boiling water slowly and cooked for an extended period of time.
However, if boiling means that the lobster is heated to a temperature at which it will become unconscious before dying, then boiling lobster alive is haram. This occurs when the meat is put into boiling water quickly and cooked for a short period of time.
It should be noted that some scholars have stated that it is not permissible to eat lobster because it does not have a central nervous system; however, there are many different schools of thought in Islam and this particular view does not represent the majority opinion.
Is lobster halal Shia?
Lobster is halal Shia. There is no haram in lobster, the only haram is to eat it with non-halal meat. The reason lobsters are very popular in Shia Islam is because of their price and the delicious meat they provide. Lobsters are considered part of the food that God gave to Adam and Eve during their fasting, which means they are halal for both pastoralists and urbanites.
Is lobster halal Hanafi?
Lobster is halal Hanafi. There is no haram in lobster; especially if boiled since it has a central nervous system and consciousness. Many Muslims eat lobster as a good source of protein in their diet.
Is lobster halal Sunni?
Lobster is halal Sunni. There is no haram in lobster. The only haram with lobster is the type of meat that is eaten with lobster.
Why is lobster halal?
Lobsters are halal because the Quran mentions them in several verses. Whenever God mentions something in the Quran, it becomes halal. God mentions that lobsters are good for food and that believers are allowed to eat them.
God also mentions a few times about the importance of compassion to others, and lobster is considered as one of the types of people who should be given compassion (the needy, the orphans, and other beggars).
Are there any Muslims that believe lobsters are haram?
Yes, there are Muslims that believe lobsters are haram, but they do not represent the majority of the world’s Muslim population.
Most scholars argue that because lobsters are cold-blooded animals, like crabs, they do not have a central nervous system and do not feel pain. Therefore, it is permissible to eat them. They also believe that humans should be seen as higher than animals, and therefore it is permissible to eat any animals that were originally made lawful for humans to eat (like cows or sheep).
Conclusion: Is eating lobster Halal or Haram?
Eating lobster is halal. Albeit, it depends on the way it was cooked. If the lobster was boiled alive, then it is haram; but if the lobster was put into boiling water and cooked for a few minutes to kill it, or if the lobster was fried or steamed whole (with a head), there is nothing haram about eating the meat of lobsters.
