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Hukum Menternak Dan Menjual Lintah Dan Cacing Untuk Tujuan Perubatan Dan Kosmetik
What is the ruling on rearing and selling leeches and worms for medical and cosmetic purposes?
Short answer
This Selangor fatwa states that leeches and worms are not lawful to eat according to custom, as they fall under the category of disgusting animals (al-khabaith).
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 23
Summary
This Selangor fatwa states that leeches and worms are not lawful to eat according to custom, as they fall under the category of disgusting animals (al-khabaith). Even so, buying and selling them on the basis of the benefits obtained from them is permissible. Using them as a method of treatment and as a cosmetic ingredient is also permissible.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
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Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Menternak Dan Menjual Lintah Dan Cacing Untuk Tujuan Perubatan Dan Kosmetik”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/hukum-menternak-dan-menjual-lintah-dan-cacing-untuk-tujuan-perubatan-dan-kosmetik/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-rearing-selling-leeches-worms-medical-cosmetic/