Question
Prawns, not being fish, are haraam for Hanafis. However, the mureeds of Hadhrat Mufti Mahmoodul Hasan (rahmatullah alayh) argue that the Mufti Sahib used to sit for meals even if prawns were served. Whilst he did not consume prawns, he sat with Hanafis while they were eating prawns. Is it wajib to follow Mufti Mahmood Sahib? Do I have to sit whilst Hanafis are consuming haraam prawns?
Answer
The argument of the halaalizers of prawns is too stupid for comment. It is not incumbent to follow Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood's example. His personal practice is not a daleel for claiming prawns are halaal. His mureedeen should check his Fataawa and they will find that according to him prawns are not permissible. The host who served prawns despite being aware of Mufti Mahmood's fatwa of prohibition lacks culture and honour. The density of his intellectual capacity precluded him from understanding the affront he caused the Mufti Sahib with haraam prawns. Adab has to be observed. Minus adab, a person is a dumb beast.
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- The Majlis Vol 23 No 04
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