Eating insects

· 28 Rajab 1440 AH1 min readEnglish
Food and DrinkHaraam Food & Drinks

Question

Why can't Muslims eat insects?

Answer

The Fuqahaa have ruled that eating insects is not permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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