Is eating dirt a forbidden habit?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Scholars have differed regarding the consumption of earth and clay, oscillating between prohibition () and dislike (). The reason for this difference lies in experience: whoever perceived harm in it prohibited it, and whoever did not perceive it as harmful did not prohibit it. Therefore, refer to doctors and those with experience to act upon what they inform you.
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