It is narrated from Hazrat Masna bin Saad, he says that I heard Hazrat Jabir bin Zaid say: A bowl filled with locusts is more beloved to me than a bowl filled with tharid.

It is narrated from Hazrat Ja'far that he said: I saw my father eating locusts.

It is narrated from Hazrat Akhdar bin Ajlan that he says: I asked Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair about the locust. He replied: Roast it in olive oil and eat it.

Hazrat Abdul Malik bin Harith narrates from his father that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) was asked about the locust. He replied: It is absolutely pure, just like the catch from the sea.

Hazrat Hisham narrates about Hasan, he says that Hasan saw no harm in eating locusts.