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Olde Tyme Religion
Fatwa No.103991: Muslims may eat Mermaids
2009-08-02

Al-Kaasaani -- who was a Hanafi scholar -- said in Badaa'i' al-Sanaa'i' (5/35): As for that which lives in the sea, there is no animal in the sea that is haraam to eat except in the case of fish, it is permissible to eat it except that which floats. This is the view of our companions (may Allaah be pleased with them). End quote.

And Allaah knows best.
Let's hope they don't confuse this Burqini clad lass with Arielle!
A pretty question, that: Was Arielle still a mermaid, and therefore legally edible, after she magically acquired feet and walked on land?
Posted by:Titus Grineck9125

#5  
Re: #2

Circa 1950's REDD FOXX FREE VERSE POEM:

"I kissed her lips,
"But then she twisted her legs,
"And broke my glasses."
Posted by: borgboy   2009-08-02 20:01  

#4  I always followed the rule, "If it smells like fish... eat it."
Posted by: Yosemite Sam   2009-08-02 19:18  

#3  TW, I think that depends on whether Robin Williams can take the stand as a Genie/Djinn.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2009-08-02 16:35  

#2  I gotta say it.... Which form of "eating" is being discussed?
Posted by: 3dc   2009-08-02 12:42  

#1  it is permissible to eat it except that which floats

so, no witches
Posted by: Frank G   2009-08-02 12:03  

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