FatwaFederal TerritoriesFood & Halal
Cadangan Hukum Penggunaan Serbuk Cengkerik Sebagai Makanan Sumber Protein
What is the ruling on using cricket powder as a source of protein in food?
Short answer
The Federal Territories Syariah Legal Consultative Committee decided that using crickets as a food ingredient is haram.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Federal Territories Syariah Legal Consultative Committee decided that using crickets as a food ingredient is haram. The decision is based on the view of the majority of jurists. It was made at the 142nd meeting held on 11 to 13 July 2023.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Penggunaan cengkerik sebagai bahan makanan adalah haram berdasarkan pandangan jumhur fuqaha.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Cadangan Hukum Penggunaan Serbuk Cengkerik Sebagai Makanan Sumber Protein”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/HUKUM%20PENGGUNAAN%20SERBUK%20CENGKERIK%20%282%29. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-cricket-powder-as-protein-food/