Say, "Bring forth your witnesses who bear witness that God has forbidden this." If they bear witness, then do not bear witness with them, nor follow the desires of those who deny Our signs, and those who do not acknowledge the Hereafter; and they make equals with their Lord!
Translation endnotes
[6:150] This verse provides an excellent question for cross-examination and impeachment. When discussing this issue with clerics who claim many more prohibitions such as mussel, crab, or lobster, start reading from five verses before and stop at the question in this verse by directing the question personally to them while looking in their eyes. Wait for their response. If they list the names of hadith books and sect leaders, then convict them with the rest of the verse. You will be surprised to see that many of them will incriminate themselves. Also, see 9:31; 42:21.