well if you set aside any specific shcools of thought, there is nothing that declares them as haram categorically to the best of my knowledge
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just a side question, are these all makroo?
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i know sir that they are not declared haram. that is why i kept my question simple to the word "Makroo".
Re: Mussels, Oysters, Caviar, Escargot, etc.
the first time i ever tried escargot was at the red lobster. we all dared each other to try it, and surprise, surprise, they were damn good! possibly the cheese sauce made them yummy. the next time, i had them in the bahamas at a french restaurant and omg, they were even better! so, no, they are not a regular on my menu, but yes, they are quite good.
i love seafood (shrimps, prawns, crabs, lobster, mussels, squid) but im not a big fan of oysters or fish.
Re: Mussels, Oysters, Caviar, Escargot, etc.
I think escargot is gross; snails ugh! But also thought the same about mussels and oysters. I'm pretty sure I will end up trying them. I love trying new things.