Can Muslims Eat Balut Eggs? An Islamic Dietary Analysis
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Balut is a fertilized duck embryo, incubated for several weeks and then boiled, a delicacy famously enjoyed in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. However, for followers of Islam, a crucial question arises regarding its permissibility: Can Muslims eat balut eggs? The answer, according to the majority of Islamic scholars, is a firm no.
