Fatwa #1174127 May 2004United Kingdom
A person who said he is a "Salafi" told me that eating lizard is permisable is it true?
Answer
There is difference of opinion among the Ulama regarding the Iguana.
According to the Hanafi Madhab, it is not permissible. However, it is permissible according to the Shaafi?ee Madhab. Eating a lizard is Haraam.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
According to the Hanafi Madhab, it is not permissible. However, it is permissible according to the Shaafi?ee Madhab. Eating a lizard is Haraam.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai