Is crab halal in Islam? The short answer: yes, according to the relied-upon position in the Shafi’i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools though the Hanafi madhhab treats it as makruh rather than outright haram. This guide breaks down the ruling madhab by madhab, covers whether dhakah (slaughter) is required, and answers common questions on imitation crab, crab species, and more.