No, it is generally not permissible to eat bones in Islam, particularly if they are from a dead animal.
The impermissibility stems from the fact that bones are considered part of the dead animal, which is deemed impure (Najis) in Islamic jurisprudence. The consumption of impure substances is forbidden (Haram) in Islam.
Here's a breakdown:
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Bones from Slaughtered Animals: Even if an animal is slaughtered according to Islamic rites, consuming its bones is generally avoided due to their composition and lack of nutritional benefit compared to the meat.
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Bones from Carrion (Dead Animals): Bones from animals that died naturally or were not slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines are considered particularly impure and their consumption is strictly forbidden.
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Ground Bones in Broth: As the reference explicitly states, if bones from dead animals are ground and used to make broth, the broth is considered Haram because the bones are part of the dead animal.
Therefore, the consumption of bones is generally avoided and often considered impermissible in Islam, especially if the origin of the bones is questionable or from animals that died naturally. The preference is always to consume permissible and wholesome foods.
