Indonesian Council of Ulama Fatwa No. 139 of 2000 on Eating and Cultivating Worms and Crickets

This fatwa acknowledges that there are conflicting ulama opinions as to whether or not worms are fit for consumption. One states consumption of worms is haram (forbidden), while the other states that it is halal provided no inherent danger exists. Cultivation of worms, however, is not contrary to Islamic law. The fatwa also declares that crickets may be used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, and are fit for consumption or sale provided no inherent danger exists.

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