It is narrated from Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was asked about eating the dhab (monitor lizard)? He replied: "I neither eat it nor do I declare it unlawful." 1؎. Imam Tirmidhi says:
1- This hadith is Hasan Sahih,
2- In this chapter, there are also ahadith from Umar, Abu Sa'id Khudri, Ibn Abbas, Thabit bin Wadi'ah, Jabir, and Abdur Rahman bin Hasnah (may Allah be pleased with them all),
3- There is a difference of opinion among the scholars regarding eating dhab; some of the scholars among the Companions have given concession,
4- And some have considered it disliked. It is narrated from Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both), he says: Dhab was eaten at the dining spread of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) left it due to natural aversion.