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Are insects halal?

Quick answer Scholars differ

Insects are debated in the Maliki school and haram in the Hanafi, Shafi'i, Hanbali and Ja'fari schools.

Also asked as: “Can Muslims eat insects?” · “Are insects haram?” · “Are insects halal in the Hanafi school?”

Ruling by school of thought

School of thoughtRuling
HanafiHaram
Shafi'iHaram
MalikiScholars differ
HanbaliHaram
Ja'fari (Shia)Haram

Apart from locusts, most scholars do not permit eating insects. Some Maliki scholars permit certain insects. This matters for new "insect protein" foods.

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