Why insect allowed as food in Muslim culture?

Insects are not generally considered to be permissible food for Muslims. There is a consensus among the leading Islamic scholars that only locusts are explicitly categorized as permissible by the Islamic scriptures. The consumption of other insects, including grasshoppers, crickets, and ants, is generally prohibited.

For instance, the influential Imam Abu Hanifah holds the view that only specifically mentioned insects like locusts are permissible. Others, like the Maliki school of thought, consider the consumption of certain grasshopper species to be permissible as well. However, even within these variations, the general ruling is that majority of insects fall under the category of prohibited foods.

It is important to note that Islamic dietary guidelines are derived from religious texts, traditions, and interpretations, which can influence the specific rulings regarding permissible and prohibited foods. While this explanation reflects a general consensus, there may be minor differences in the interpretation of these rulings among different Islamic schools of thought.