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Are locusts and grasshoppers halal?

Quick answer Halal

Locusts and grasshoppers are halal in all five major schools of thought (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali and Ja'fari).

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

Ruling by school of thought

School of thoughtRuling
HanafiHalal
Shafi'iHalal
MalikiHalal
HanbaliHalal
Ja'fari (Shia)Halal

Locusts are halal in every school and do not need to be slaughtered, based on a well-known hadith.

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