Question:
Is it permissible to consume puffer fish?
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
Puffer fish are generally believed to be the second most poisonous vertebrates in the world, after the golden poison frog. Certain internal organs, such as their liver, and sometimes the skin, are highly toxic to most animals when eaten. This can be lethal if not served properly due to the poison (tetrodoxin) found in their organs. Hence, it is highly advisable to avoid eating such food.[1]
If there is a high probability that consuming something can poison you, then it will be severely disliked to eat such a dish. [2]
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Mufti Faraz Adam
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