Are locusts halal?
Locusts is halal in all four schools. Locusts are halal in all four schools by explicit hadith.
Verdict by school
| School | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Hanafi | Halal |
| Maliki | Halal |
| Shafi'i | Halal |
| Hanbali | Halal |
Why
Locusts are halal in all four schools by explicit hadith.
In cosmetics
Halal or Not? gives locusts the same answer in cosmetics as in food.
Quick answers
- Are locusts halal?
- Locusts is halal in all four schools. Locusts are halal in all four schools by explicit hadith.
Sources
- Halal or Not? rulebook entry “Locusts”, live answer (checked 28 September 2026)
- How the four schools differ on food
Halal or Not? reads an ingredients list against a published rulebook of where the four Sunni schools and the main certifiers agree and differ. It is information, not a fatwa. When in doubt, ask a scholar you trust or look for a recognised halal mark.
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More insects, waxes and colours
- Is carmine (E120) halal? Depends on school
- Are edible insects halal? Depends on school
- Is shellac (E904) halal? Halal
- Is vegetable carbon (E153) halal? Not flagged
- Is lanolin halal? Not flagged
- Is beeswax (E901) halal? Not flagged