Entomophagy and Islamic jurisprudence: examining the concept of “Al-Khabīth” in contemporary dietary discourse

• Main Author: Mat Jubri @ Shamsuddin, Mustafa
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Usuli Faqih Research Centre 2024
• Subjects: BPH111.4 Halal issues. Fatawa; BPH121 Animal products. Halal issues; BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/115861/2/115861_Entomophagy%20and%20Islamic%20jurisprudence.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/115861/; https://al-qanatir.com/aq/article/view/965/740

As global food security concerns escalate, alternative protein sources are gaining attention in various cultural and religious contexts. This study investigates the complex interplay between Islamic jurisprudence and entomophagy, aiming to elucidate the permissibility of insect consumption within Is...