Title: Regarding Crabs & Lobsters Question: I want to ask you whether or not crabs & lobsters as well as sharks & whales halaal ? Saima Ali Answer: Nothing should be considered as Haraam, without a clear directive of the Shari `ah to the effect. In view of the lack of any express directives relating to the stated items, it is beyond our jurisdiction to declare these items Haraam . I hope this helps. Regards, Moiz Amjad December 2, 2001