Food Extracted from Insects and Its Rulings in Islamic Jurisprudence

Abstract

Abstract

This research addresses the topic of food extracted from insects and its rulings in Islamic Jurisprudence. The study begins with defining food and its rulings, as well as defining insects and highlighting their significance in Islamic law. It also explores the types of food extracted from insects, including insect protein. The research examines the rulings on hunting insects and consuming them, with the aim of clarifying the legal regulations and guidelines for food manufactured from insects as contemporary jurisprudential topics. It seeks to raise awareness among people and provide them with a clear understanding of the rulings. Additionally, the research explores the rulings on insect protein, considering it a modern food that is widely spread worldwide. It also addresses the Islamic jurisprudential stance on the consumption and trading of insects, from which additives for food are derived. The significance of this research lies in addressing a contemporary and emerging jurisprudential issue, in order to avoid errors in consuming imported food from different countries and to find appropriate legal solutions. Furthermore, it contributes to the jurisprudential grounding of various developments related to insect protein and its implications.